Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth met Russian Deputy Minister of Defence General Yunus-Bek Yevkurov in Moscow today, with discussions centred on further strengthening long-standing India-Russia defence cooperation. Following the meeting, the Indian Army said the engagement focussed on joint capability development, professional military exchanges and avenues for enhanced military-to-military engagements.

 

In a social media post, the Indian Army said the COAS also held a meeting with Vinay Kumar, Indian Ambassador to Russia, and discussed matters of bilateral cooperation and measures for deepening defence ties between the two countries.

 

General Seth yesterday received a ceremonial Guard of Honour and paid homage at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow, dedicated to Soviet soldiers killed during World War II. The COAS also visited the Russian Land Forces Headquarters, where discussions were held on issues of mutual interest.