Defence Secretary & Spanish Secretary of State for Defence meet in New Delhi; Focus on defence industrial cooperation

Defence Secretary & Spanish Secretary of State for Defence meet in New Delhi; Focus on defence industrial cooperation

 Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane held talks with Spanish Secretary of State for Defence Ms Maria-Amparo Valcarce Garcia in New Delhi on March 08, 2024. A number of bilateral defence cooperation issues were discussed, with focus on industrial collaboration.

Both sides reviewed the ongoing projects, and discussed future joint plans in maritime and air domains. They appreciated the increased interaction at business-to-business level between the defence industries of both countries, including an ongoing visit from Spanish defence industry association TEDAE to India. The Defence Secretary highlighted the increased opportunities in India in the defence production sector.

Ms Maria-Amparo Valcarce Garcia is in India on a two-day visit, accompanied by a high-level delegation from the Spanish Ministry of Defence.