Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held bilateral talks with 1st Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade of Czech Republic Mr Karel Havlíček in New Delhi on October 13, 2026. During the meeting, both leaders reviewed the entire spectrum of defence industrial cooperation between India and the Czech Republic. The two sides welcomed the ongoing collaboration and successful establishment of various joint ventures between the countries.
Both leaders agreed to further expand defence industrial cooperation, including under the aegis of India-Czech Joint Defence Committee, with specific focus on promoting 'Make-in-India' and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiatives. The discussion also covered ongoing issues of peace and security, with both leaders acknowledging the need for greater cooperation to maintain regional stability. They reiterated that the India-Czech Republic partnership is based on historical and cultural ties, and shared values of mutual trust and respect.
Mr Karel Havlíček is on a four-day visit to India and is interacting with various Ministries, Trades and Businesses. During his stay, he is scheduled to visit various industries in Bengaluru and Mumbai as part of the broader economic and industrial cooperation discussions.