Chief of the Chilean Army to visit India
April 27, 2007 (FIDSNS)
Gen Oscar Izurieta Ferrer, Commander –in -Chief of the Chilean Army is visiting to India from 29 Apr to 03 May 07. He reciprocates the visit of the Army Chief, Gen JJ Singh in May, last year.
Defence cooperation as a part of defence diplomacy, is an important tool to enhance national security in consonance with other key players. Of late, countries from South America have evinced keen interest in interacting with the Indian Army, especially due to the reputed training institutions and rich operational experience of the Indian Army, in conventional and sub-conventional warfare and UN Peace Keeping.
This visit by the Chilean Chief carries forward the impetus given by the COAS’ visit earlier and will open the doors for exchanging each other’s expertise in respective areas of core competence. He will be visiting an Armoured Division, the Para Brigade, the National Defence College and the Siachen Battle School. In addition, Gen Izurieta will also be making Office Calls on the Defence Minister and the Service Chiefs. Discussions on enhancing defence cooperation in the fields of training/courses, UN Peace Keeping, mountain warfare, sports and adventure activities and defence industry cooperation are likely during this visit.
Recognizing the growing convergence and mutual concerns of both nations, an Indian Defence Attaché has been deputed in Santiago last year. Chile too, is actively considering posting a resident Defence Attaché in Delhi. The Attaches will further assist in coordinating and executing the agreed activities of defence cooperation.
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