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British Chief of Defense Staff talks to Indian defense minister

IRNA

New Delhi, Sept 26, IRNA -- British Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) 
General Michael Walker called on Indian Defense Minister George 
Fernandes and discussed matters of mutual interests and defense 
related issues in New Delhi. 
According to a press release of India`s Press Information Bureau 
(PIB), a copy of which is received by IRNA Friday, Gen. Walker gave a 
brief account of UK`s experience in developing CDS system on 
Wednesday. 
Gen Walker who arrived in New Delhi Tuesday night also discussed 
the situation in Iraq and other parts of the continent. 
Fernandes told General Walker about the proxy war and Prime 
Minister`s peace initiative with Pakistan. Fernandes said that India 
is still keen on peace with its neighbors but unfortunately 
infiltration from across the border continues unabated. General Walker
acknowledged India`s concern in this regard, the release said. 
Indo-UK defense ties are strong and derived from historical and 
economic linkages as well as shared mutual interests, the release 
said. 
The Indo-UK Defense Consultative Group meets annually to 
facilitate mutual understanding of strategic and security interests, 
cooperation between the armed forces through training and 
institutionalized interaction as well as cooperation between the 
defense industries. 
During the last Indo-UK Defense Consultative Group Meeting in 
London in June 2003, the British side had proposed a number of 
operationally related training activities between the two Armed 
Forces. 
These and other events will provide Armed Forces of both countries
an opportunity to understand each other`s operating procedures, while 
enhancing bilateral defense cooperation. 
The visit of General Walker is in continuation of the planned 
high-level bilateral exchanges between India and UK. 
During his visit, General Walker also called on Chief of Naval 
Staff and Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee Admiral Madhvendra Singh,
Chief of Army Staff General NC Vij, and Vice Chief of Air Staff Air 
Marshal M McMahon. 
He will also visit operational units of the Indian Armed 
Forces. 
IND/216 
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