Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh to visit Cyprus and Greece on 12–15 October
On 10 October 2026, PIB said Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh will make an official visit to Cyprus and Greece from 12–15 October 2026, with maritime security and defence-industrial cooperation as key themes.
Summary
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh will visit Cyprus and Greece from 12 to 15 October 2026. In Cyprus (12–13 Oct) he is to meet defence counterparts and leadership after the May 2026 presidential visit to India. In Greece he will meet senior defence and military leaders, following the Greek National Defence Minister’s February 2026 visit to India. The trip comes as India deepens defence ties with EU partners after the India–EU Security and Defence Partnership.
Key facts
- Official
- Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh
- Dates
- 12–15 October 2026
- Countries
- Cyprus and Greece
- Themes
- Maritime security; defence industrial cooperation
- Context
- India–EU Security and Defence Partnership
Practice MCQs 2 questions
In October 2026, which Indian official was scheduled to visit Cyprus and Greece from 12–15 October?
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Correct answer: A — Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh
Which themes did PIB say would remain prominent during the Defence Secretary’s Cyprus–Greece talks?
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Correct answer: C — Maritime security and defence industrial cooperation