General Dhiraj Seth, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), is scheduled to make an official visit to the Czech Republic from November 16 to 19, 2026. The programme is intended to advance military engagement and explore cooperation in defence technology and industry.
Meetings with Czech military and defence officials
At the General Staff Headquarters (GSHQ) in Prague, General Seth is due to hold discussions with senior Czech Armed Forces leaders, including Lieutenant General Petr Cepelka, First Deputy Chief of the General Staff and Deputy Chief of Defence. The talks are expected to cover matters of mutual interest and bilateral defence ties.
The Army Chief will also take part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the GSHQ in tribute to fallen soldiers. His schedule includes calls on senior officials of the Czech Ministry of Defence, with planned discussions on military cooperation, training, modernisation and emerging security challenges.
Visits to training and specialist institutions
General Seth is expected to visit the Defence University in Brno to learn about the Czech Armed Forces’ training and professional development framework. The programme also includes the NATO Joint Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defence Centre of Excellence, where he is due to gain insight into specialised training, operational capabilities and approaches to future readiness.
Exploring defence industry cooperation
Meetings are also planned with representatives of the Inter-Governmental Defence Cooperation Agency (AMOS), the Defence and Security Industry Association and leading defence manufacturers. The discussions are intended to identify possible areas of cooperation in defence technology and industry, including industrial partnerships between India and the Czech Republic.
The planned engagements reflect both countries’ efforts to deepen defence ties through military dialogue, professional exchanges and closer links between their armed forces and defence industries. General Seth’s four-day visit is intended to build on existing cooperation and explore further opportunities in training, modernisation and emerging technologies.
