New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral talks with Czech Republic’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade, Karel Havlíček, in New Delhi on October 13, 2026. Both leaders agreed to expand defence industrial cooperation and strengthen collaboration under the India-Czech Joint Defence Committee.
Focus on Make in India and Defence Manufacturing
The two leaders reviewed ongoing defence cooperation and welcomed the successful establishment of several joint ventures. They agreed to explore further collaboration to support India’s Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.
Stronger industrial partnerships could create opportunities for technology collaboration, joint manufacturing and closer engagement between Indian and Czech defence companies.
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India and Czech Republic Discuss Regional Security
The leaders also discussed peace and security issues and highlighted the need for greater cooperation to maintain regional stability. They reaffirmed that the partnership rests on historical and cultural ties, mutual trust and shared values.
Czech Deputy PM on Four-Day India Visit
Karel Havlíček is on a four-day visit to India, during which he is meeting representatives from various ministries, trade bodies and businesses. He is also scheduled to visit industries in Bengaluru and Mumbai.
The talks aim to strengthen bilateral industrial ties and create further opportunities for defence cooperation between India and the Czech Republic.
