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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Meets UK Counterpart Grant Shapps To Discuss Defence, Security

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“Had fruitful discussions on a wide range of issues about defence cooperation”: Rajnath Singh London: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday met his British counterpart Grant Shapps and held “fruitful discussions” on a wide range of issues related to defence cooperation, security and also on enhancing defence industrial cooperation. Rajnath Singh’s visit comes after a gap of 22 years, with the last one by an Indian defence minister to the UK dating back to January 2002. Had an excellent meeting with UK Defence Minister, Mr. Grant Shapps. We reviewed the full range of India-UK defence relations. We had fruitful discussions on a wide range of issues pertaining to defence cooperation, security and also on enhancing defence industrial cooperation. pic.twitter.com/fzJqhm6PcX — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) January 9, 2024 “Had an excellent meeting with UK Defence Minister, Mr Grant Shapps. We reviewed the full range of India-UK defence relations. We had fruitful discussions on a wide range of issues about defence cooperation, security and also on enhancing defence industrial cooperation,” Rajnath Singh said in a post on X. …

Rajnath Singh to visit U.K., the first by a Defence Minister in 22 years

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to embark on a trip to London on January 8, 2024. This is the first trip by an Indian Defence Minister to the U.K. in over two decades. File | Photo Credit: ANI London Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will embark on a two-day visit to the U.K. on January 8 to rejuvenate strategic and security ties between the two countries, including possible collaboration to jointly develop fighter jets and other military platforms. The Defence Ministry, announcing the visit, said Mr. Singh and his British counterpart Grant Shapps are expected to discuss a wide range of issues in the spheres of defence, security and industrial cooperation. He is also expected to call on British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Foreign Minister David Cameron. The Defence Minister will be accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising senior officials from the three services, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Department of Defence Production. “He will also interact with the CEOs and industry leaders of the UK Defence Industry and meet with …