Army Chief in Singapore to strengthen bilateral military cooperation

New Delhi: Chief of the Army Staff General MM Naravane is on a three-day visit to Singapore to explore ways to bolster bilateral military cooperation.

The Indian Army said in a statement that General Naravane laid a wreath at the Kranji War Memorial today.

"He also visited the Battle Box Bunker at Fort Canning and was briefed on the cultural and historical significance of the place, which was used as an emergency, bomb-proof Command Centre during World War II," the Army added.

During his visit, the Army Chief is scheduled to call on the Minister of Defence, Chief of Singapore Army and other senior dignitaries where he will discuss avenues for enhancing India-Singapore defence relations.

General Naravane will also visit the Infantry Gunnery Tactical Simulation and Wargame Centre, Regional HADR Coordination Centre, Info Fusion Centre and the Changi Naval Base.

The Army chief will also visit a number of military installations in Singapore.

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