New Delhi, Mar 3 (UNI) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan will embark on a four-day official visit to Australia, reflecting the deepening ties between both the countries in the realm of defence cooperation.
During his visit from 4-7 March, he will engage in wide-ranging discussions with senior officials from the Australian Department of Defence and military leadership of the Australian Defence Force, including Australia’s Chief of Defence Force General Admiral David Johnston, their Secretary of Defence Greg Moriarty, and the Chiefs of the three services, a Defence Ministry statement said.
The CDS will visit the Force Command Headquarters to gain insights into Australia’s operational command structure and discuss potential avenues for joint operations. General Chauhan will also interact with the Australian Fleet Commander and the Joint Operations Commander.
In furtherance of India’s commitment to professional military training and education, the CDS is set to visit the prestigious Australian Defence College, where he will address senior officers on strategic challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. The CDS will also chair a roundtable discussion at the Lowy Institute, Australia’s premier think tank.
This visit underscores the growing engagement between the two nations, which share a commitment towards strengthening diplomatic and military collaboration under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and fosters greater cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
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