Synopsis
General Upendra Dwivedi, the Indian Army chief, is on a three-day visit to France to strengthen military ties and explore cooperation opportunities between the two nations. His itinerary includes meetings with French military leaders and visits to significant military establishments.Key Takeaways
- Gen Dwivedi visits France from February 24-27.
- Meetings with French military leadership.
- Focus on Future Combat Command.
- Observations of live exercises by the Scorpion Division.
- Wreath-laying at Neuve Chapelle Indian War Memorial.
New Delhi, Feb 23 (NationPress) In pursuit of fostering new avenues for cooperation and bolstering the strategic partnership, Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has commenced an official journey to France, taking place from February 24 to 27, as indicated in an official statement released on Sunday.
During his visit, Gen Dwivedi will interact with senior French military officials at Les Invalides in Paris. The day will kick off with a Guard of Honour, followed by discussions with his French counterpart, CEMAT (Chef d'Etat-Major de l'Armee de Terre) General Pierre Schill, aimed at enhancing military ties between the two countries.
The itinerary for the Indian Army chief includes a visit to the Ecole Militaire, a renowned Military School and Institution Complex in Paris, where he will receive a briefing on Future Combat Command (CCF).
Furthermore, General Dwivedi will be informed at the Technical Section of the French Army (STAT) and will visit the Battle Lab Terre located in Versailles.
On the following day, Tuesday, he will head to Marseille, where he will inspect the 3rd Division of the French Army and will be briefed about its mission, the bilateral exercise SHAKTI, the training cooperation between India and France, and the French Army modernization initiative known as Scorpion.
On February 26, General Dwivedi will travel to Carpiagne to observe a dynamic demonstration by the Scorpion Division, including live-firing exercises.
The subsequent day, the COAS will visit the Neuve Chapelle Indian War Memorial to lay a wreath in memory of the brave Indian soldiers who fought in World War I. Later, he will present a talk at the Ecole de Guerre, the French Joint Staff College, emphasizing the changing landscape of modern warfare and India's strategic outlook.
General Dwivedi’s visit is intended to fortify military collaboration between India and France, occurring shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent trip to France, where he co-chaired the AI Action Summit in Paris.
