Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh to Visit Cyprus and Greece from October 12 to 15
The Defense Secretary will discuss critical issues such as maritime security and defense industrial cooperation during his official visit to Cyprus and Greece.
Defense Secretary Mr. Rajesh Kumar Singh will undertake an official visit to Cyprus and Greece from October 12 to 15, 2026. Discussions with both nations during this tour will primarily focus on maritime security and defense industrial cooperation.
In the first leg of his visit, the Defense Secretary will travel to Cyprus on October 12 and 13. During his stay, he will meet with his counterparts at the Cyprus Ministry of Defence and engage with the country's leadership. The strategic partnership between India and Cyprus gained significant momentum following the visit of the President of Cyprus to India in May 2026. This upcoming visit is expected to advance the shared commitment to strengthen and expand bilateral relations, particularly in the maritime sector.
In the second phase of the journey, Mr. Rajesh Kumar Singh will hold talks with senior defense and military leadership in Greece. This follows a visit to India by the National Defense Minister of Greece in February 2026, who held discussions with Defense Minister Mr. Rajnath Singh. These high-level exchanges demonstrate the growing partnership between India and Greece in the defense and strategic sectors.
This visit is particularly significant as India seeks to further solidify its defense and strategic cooperation with European Union member states following the signing of the India-European Union security and defense partnership.
