Army Chief visiting Uzbekistan to strengthen bilateral defence ties
New Indian ExpressNEW DELHI: Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande on Monday departed on a visit to Uzbekistan marking a significant step in bolstering defence cooperation between the two countries. The Indian Army in a statement said, “On 15th April 2024, General Manoj Pande will engage in dialogues with the top defence leadership of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The meetings are planned with Lieutenant General Bakhodir Kurbanov, the Defence Minister of Uzbekistan; Major General Khalmukhamedov Shukhrat Gayratjanovich, the First Deputy Minister of Defence and Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces; and Major General Burkhanov Ahmed Jamalovich, the Deputy Minister and Chief of Air and Air Defence Forces.” These dialogues are pivotal in fostering stronger military cooperation, the Army said. General Manoj Pande will thereafter visit the Uzbekistan Armed Forces Academy and inaugurate an IT lab at the academy, established with India’s assistance.