Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth has departed on a four-day official visit to the Czech Republic, scheduled from November 16 to 19, 2026.
The high-level tour is aimed at reinforcing bilateral defence cooperation, expanding military-to-military engagement, and unlocking new avenues for defence technology and industrial collaboration.
High-Level Talks in Prague
Upon arriving in Prague, General Seth will begin his engagements by paying solemn tribute to fallen soldiers at a wreath-laying ceremony at the General Staff Headquarters (GSHQ). He is scheduled to hold extensive discussions with senior commanders of the Czech Armed Forces, including Lieutenant General Petr Čepelka, First Deputy Chief of the General Staff and Deputy Chief of Defence.
The COAS will also call on senior leadership at the Czech Ministry of Defence. According to official sources, these dialogues will centre on shared strategic priorities, including joint military training, force modernisation, and navigating evolving global security challenges.
Focus on Specialised Training and NATO Capabilities
Beyond high-level diplomatic parleys, General Seth’s itinerary includes visits to premier military institutions to observe specialised operational capabilities and future-readiness frameworks. He will visit the University of Defence in Brno as well as the NATO Joint Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Defence Centre of Excellence, gaining firsthand insights into advanced tactical training and CBRN preparedness.
Boosting Defence Industry Synergy
A major pillar of the visit is industrial and technological cooperation. General Seth is slated to interact with key representatives from the Inter-governmental Defence Cooperation Agency (AMOS), the Defence and Security Industry Association of the Czech Republic, and prominent Czech defence manufacturers. These meetings will explore co-development, technology transfer, and supply-chain partnerships between the defence ecosystems of both nations.
General Seth’s visit underscores the growing momentum in India–Czech Republic strategic relations, anchored by sustained military dialogue, professional exchanges, and shared industrial ambitions.
