Navy chief holds talks with top brass of Israeli def forces

NEW DELHI: Indian Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba today held talks with Chief of the General Staff of Israeli Defence Force Lt Gen Gadi Eisenkot and explored ways to further deepen defence and security ties between the two countries.

In their talks, they deliberated on overall security situation in the region and deliberated on various aspects of defence cooperation between the two countries.

“Adm S Lanba CNS calls-on & interacts with Lt Gen Gadi Eisenkot, Chief of the General Staff, Israeli Defence Force,” Navy Spokesperson Capt D K Sharma tweeted, along with a photograph of the meeting.

Lanba, who reached there yesterday, also met Major General Udi Adam, Director General of Israel’s Defence Ministry during which various issues relating to bilateral security cooperation figured. (AGENCIES)