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Defence Minister holds bilateral meetings on Day 2 of Aero India 2025

February 11, 2025 Photo(s): By PIB
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in a bilateral meeting with the Minister of Defence, Armenia Mr Suren Papikyan in Bengaluru, Karnataka on February 11, 2025.

On the sidelines of Aero India 2025, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral meetings with Minister of Defence of Armenia Suren Papikyan, Minister of Defence, Malawi Monica Changanamuno and Minister of the Armed Forces of Madagascar Lt General Sahivelo Lala Monja Delphin in Bengaluru on February 11, 2025.

The meeting of Defence Minister and the Armenian Defence Minister provided both sides with an opportunity to discuss matters related to bilateral defence cooperation. Both leaders acknowledged the growing significance of defence ties between both nations which are progressing well with multi-pronged approach on Military and Military-Technical Cooperation. They discussed increasing bilateral training cooperation and possibilities of joint ventures between defence industries of both countries. Towards enhancing interoperability Armenia’s inclusion as an observer in the Joint India-Central Asia Army exercise was decided between both leaders.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in a bilateral meeting with the Minister of Defence, Malawi Monica Chang Anamuno in Bengaluru, Karnataka on February 11, 2025.

During the meeting with the Minister of Defence, Malawi, both leaders had wide-ranging discussions on ways to further strengthen bilateral defence relations and enhance cooperation in areas of training, military courses and capacity building of the Armed Forces. Both sides also agreed to expedite signing of Memorandum of Understanding on Defence Cooperation to foster mutual understanding and enhance strategic interests.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in a bilateral meeting with the Minister of Armed Forces, Madagascar Lt Gen Sahivelo Lala Monja Delphin in Bengaluru, Karnataka on February 11, 2025.

During the meeting with Minister of the Armed Forces of Madagascar, both sides held comprehensive discussions on the matters of bilateral defence cooperation and maritime domain. They also discussed the possibilities for expanding bilateral defence cooperation, particularly early conclusion of an agreement for promoting Maritime Security in the Indian Ocean Region and cooperation in capacity building of Defence Forces.