Chief of Indian Army Staff General MM Naravane to visit United Kingdom & Italy for 2 days

Indian Army chief General MM Naravane will embark on an official visit to the United Kingdom (UK) and Italy between July 5 and July 8, during which he will be meeting his counterparts and the senior military leadership of these countries. The highlight of the visit will be General Naravane’s inauguration of the Indian Army Memorial in the famous town of Cassino, Italy. In the Battle of Monte Cassino during World War II, over 5,000 Indian soldiers laid down their lives while fighting to save Italy from fascist forces. Nearly 50,000 Indians were enlisted for Italy’s liberation between September 1943 and April 1945. General MM Naravane to visit UK & Italy Stating that both the UK and Italy are important partners for India in the field of defence, healthcare, aerospace, education, clean technology, renewable energy and information and communication technology among others, the officials informed that Naravane's visit to the UK is scheduled for 2 days. During his visit, the chief of the Indian Army will interact with the British chief of Defence Staff, the Minister of State for Defence and other dignitaries. Officials said during the second leg of his tour, the Army Chief will be holding important discussions with the Chief of Defence Staff and Chief of Staff of the Italian Army on July 7 and 8. Additionally, the COAS will also inaugurate the Indian Army Memorial and will be briefed at the Italian Army’s Counter IED Centre of Excellence at Cecchingola, Rome, officials said. These visits are part of military diplomacy that marks an ongoing process in India’s outreach to important partner countries and signals India’s increasing importance in the wider global community as a significant player and a net security provider in the Indo-Pacific. India and the United Kingdom have a Strategic Partnership since 2004 and enjoy a multi-faceted relationship spanning across trade and economy, health, science & technology, defence & security, people-to-people relations, climate change and close cooperation on multilateral issues. India and Italy maintain strong bonds based on mutual respect for democracy, human rights and sovereignty. Italian defence firms have expressed keen interest in taking a proactive part in the “Make in India” initiative of the Indian government. Italy has also pushed for a central role for India in the European Union’s Indo-Pacific Initiative. (Image: PTI)

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Chief of Indian Army Staff General MM Naravane to visit United Kingdom & Italy for 2 days

Indian Army chief General MM Naravane will embark on an official visit to the United Kingdom (UK) and Italy between July 5 and July 8, to meet his counterparts.

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