Italys Armament Director Meets Indian Defense Secretary to Strengthen Cooperation
Italys Vice Admiral Giacinto Ottaviani meets Indian Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh to enhance defense collaboration and production.
New Delhi, November 13 (Daily Kiran) : Italy’s National Armament Director, Vice Admiral Giacinto Ottaviani, recently met with Indian Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi. The meeting focused on reviewing ongoing defense and defense production collaborations between the two nations and reaffirming their commitment to deepen technical cooperation.
The Indian Ministry of Defense shared details of this meeting on the social media platform X, highlighting the discussions that took place. This dialogue comes in the wake of a significant visit by Indian Prime Minister Modi to Italy in May 2026, which elevated the bilateral relationship to a “special strategic partnership.”
During their discussions, both parties expressed their dedication to enhancing cooperation in defense industries and production, identifying new opportunities for collaboration.
Last month, a delegation led by Defense Secretary Singh visited Cyprus, where both nations emphasized expanding defense and industry cooperation. Prior to that, Singh had also met with Irene Piki in October to review the progress of the India-Cyprus strategic agenda following a visit from Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides in May.
The discussions also emphasized boosting trade and investment, enhancing collaboration in shipping and technology, and strengthening ties in tourism, connectivity, and infrastructure. The participation of Cypriot business delegations in major business events held in India was noted as a valuable opportunity for developing new commercial partnerships.
