New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will leave on a two-day visit to London in the United Kingdom (UK) on January 08.
It will be the first visit of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to any country in the New Year (2024).
He will be accompanied by a high-level Ministry of Defence delegation, comprising senior officials from Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Service Headquarters, Department of Defence, and Department of Defence Production.
During his visit, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will hold a bilateral meeting with his UK counterpart Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps.
They will discuss a wide range of defence, security and industrial cooperation issues.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh posted on X:
"I would be in London (United Kingdom) from 8th to 10th January, during which I shall hold a bilateral meeting with my UK counterpart, Mr Grant Shapps. Looking forward to discuss a wide range of defence, security and industrial cooperation issues."
I would be in London (United Kingdom) from 8th to 10th January, during which I shall hold a bilateral meeting with my UK counterpart, Mr Grant Shapps.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) January 7, 2024
Looking forward to discuss a wide range of defence, security and industrial cooperation issues. https://t.co/7iszr3tJVq
Mr. Rajnath Singh is also expected to call on the United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
He will also hold a meeting with Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Affairs David Cameron.
During his visit, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will also interact with the CEOs and industry leaders of the UK Defence Industry and meet with the Indian community there.
