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Indian Army chief General Manoj M Naravane visited the Regional HADR Coordination Centre (RHCC) and Information Fusion Centre (IFC) in Singapore.
The Army chief was briefed about the Coordination of a Multi-Nation HADR Response Mechanism and measures to enhance Maritime Security. "General MM Naravane #COAS visited the Regional HADR Coordination Centre #RHCC & Information Fusion Centre #IFC at #Singapore. #COAS was briefed about the Coordination of a Multi-Nation HADR Response Mechanism & measures to enhance Maritime Security," Indian Army tweeted. General MM Naravane is on a three-day (April 4 to 6) visit to Singapore. Yesterday, Naravane called on Singaporean Defence Minister Dr Ng Eng Hen and discussed regional geopolitical developments between the two countries. The strong and long-standing bilateral defence relationship between both nations was re-affirmed during the meeting, the Indian Army said. "General MM Naravane #COAS called on Dr Ng Eng Hen, Minister for Defence, #MINDEF, #Singapore & discussed regional geopolitical developments. The strong & long-standing bilateral defence relationship between both Nations was re-affirmed," the Indian Army tweeted. Chief of the Army Staff also called on Brigadier General David Neo, Chief of Army, Singapore Army and discussed the roadmap to further enhance defence cooperation between both countries. "General MM Naravane called on Brigadier General David Neo, Chief of Army, #SingaporeArmy and discussed the roadmap to further enhance defence cooperation between both nations," Indian Army said. Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) also reviewed the Guard of Honour at the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF), Singapore. The COAS complimented the Guard for an impeccable Turnout and Parade. On Monday, the Chief of Army Staff visited the Battle Box Bunker at Fort Canning which was used as an emergency, bomb-proof Command Centre during World War II. During his visit, he was briefed on the cultural and historical significance of the place. "General MM Naravane #COAS visited the Battle Box Bunker at Fort Canning, #Singapore & was briefed on the cultural & historical significance of the place. The Bunker was used as an emergency, bomb-proof Command Centre during World War II," tweeted Indian Army on Monday. Earlier in the day, the Army Chief also laid a wreath at Kranji War Memorial in Singapore and paid tributes to the soldiers who laid down their lives during the Second World War in Singapore. The Army Chief is also scheduled to call on with the Minister of Defence, Chief of Singapore Army and other senior dignitaries where he will discuss avenues for enhancing India-Singapore defence relations. The COAS will also visit the Infantry Gunnery Tactical Simulation and Wargame Centre, Regional HADR Coordination Centre, Info Fusion Centre and the Changi Naval Base. (ANI)
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