Tuesday’s high-stakes rendezvous at Delhi’s Defence Ministry saw Rajnath Singh welcome Kaja Kallas, EU’s Vice-President and security chief, with India’s military top guns in tow. The agenda: supercharging India-EU defense and security partnerships amid evolving global threats.
Singh reiterated shared democratic ethos and legal frameworks fueling their rapport, pushing for real-world applications in stability and growth. Intensive exchanges covered defense ecosystem reliability, supply chain fusion, and next-gen capabilities.
Buoyed by the outcomes, Singh noted thorough reviews of key security domains. Observers hail the untapped potential in bilateral defense ventures, a cornerstone for global equilibrium.
Joining were service chiefs General Upendra Dwivedi, Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, and General Anil Chauhan. Singh pitched synchronized industry pushes to advance self-reliance and EU independence.
Kallas conveyed thanks for Republic Day inclusion, celebrating EU’s ceremonial presence. Joint Indian Ocean endeavors, best-practice exchanges through drills, and the IFC-IOR liaison initiative drew strong support, enhancing maritime security ops.
From geopolitical scans to production and tech synergies, the parley charted paths for enduring alliance. EU’s prominent Republic Day role, including a contingent led by Col Frederick Simon Spruijt, underscores the momentum toward fortified ties.