BEML meets Czechia Deputy Prime Minister Karel Havlíček to discuss avenues of potential collaboration
Earlier this week, Czechia Deputy Prime Minister Karel Havlíček also held bilateral talks with India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
On October 15, 2026, the BEML, a state-owned heavy equipment manufacturer based in Karnataka, convened with a Czech delegation led by Karel Havlíček, the Czech Republic's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade. The purpose of the strategic meeting was to explore opportunities for deeper collaboration and to forge stronger ties between businesses, technology providers, and advanced engineering enterprises from both nations.
During the discussion, the Czech representatives highlighted prospects for enhanced collaboration in their areas of expertise. These include precision engineering, machine tools, automotive components, industrial machinery, transport technologies, and applied research.
Earlier, on October 13, 2026, Havlíček had met with Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The two leaders agreed to intensify defense industrial cooperation through joint ventures and the establishment of the India–Czech Joint Defence Committee.
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