Defence Minister-level talks were held between India and Poland in a cordial atmosphere in New Delhi today. The Polish side was led by their Defence Minister Mr. Bogdan Klich and the Indian side by his counterpart A K Antony.

Mr Klich is slated to hold talks with the Chairmen of some prominent Defence Public Sector Undertakings including HAL, BEL, BEML and Ordnance Factories Board (OFB).

Polish Defence Minister’s visit follows the fourth meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) held here last month. During the JWG Meeting held between 15-17th October, the two sides agreed to consolidate cooperation in Defence Industry and specialized training of their Armed Forces. The India-Poland JWG on Defence Cooperation was set up with the signing of an agreement on Defence Cooperation in February 2003 during the visit of Polish Prime Minister to India. The first meeting of the JWG was held in April 2006.

India shares with Poland a long tradition of friendship and cooperation in various fields including Defence Production and Supplies. The Polish Defence Minister arrived on a three-day state visit to India today. He will visit a Para Brigade of the Indian Army at Agra tomorrow before leaving for Vietnam early Thursday morning.