India Urges Italy to Halt Defence Tech Sharing with Pakistan
Rajnath Singh asks Italy to avoid defence tech sharing with Pakistan
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During a meeting on April 30, 2026, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged his Italian counterpart, Guido Crosetto, to avoid sharing sensitive defence technologies with Pakistan. Italy assured that certain technologies offered to India would remain exclusive.
- 01Rajnath Singh emphasized India's security interests during talks with Italy.
- 02He urged Italy to refrain from defence technology collaboration with Pakistan.
- 03Italy assured India that certain technologies would remain exclusive.
- 04The discussions took place at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi.
- 05This reflects India's ongoing concerns regarding defence collaborations involving Pakistan.
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On April 30, 2026, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh engaged in bilateral discussions with Guido Crosetto, Italy's Defence Minister, at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi. Singh emphasized the importance of India's security interests and urged Italy to avoid sharing sensitive defence technologies with Pakistan. According to sources from the Ministry of Defence, Singh's request was aimed at preventing any potential defence technology collaboration between Italy and Pakistan. In response, the Italian delegation assured that certain defence technologies being offered to India would remain exclusive and not be shared with other nations. This dialogue underscores India's vigilance regarding international defence partnerships that may affect its security landscape.
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This diplomatic engagement aims to strengthen India's defence posture by ensuring that sensitive technologies are not shared with potential adversaries.
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