Recognising defence exports as a key pillar of sustainable growth of the Indian defence industry, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday inaugurated the Regional Office of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Kuala Lumpur.
This Regional Office will facilitate close defence industrial collaboration between India and Malaysia. It will also serve as a hub for the HAL’s engagement with the wider South-East Asian region and act as a window for other Indian Defense PSUs, the defence ministry said in New Delhi.
Incidentally, Malaysia has evinced interest in procuring Tejas light combat aircraft(LCA)indigenously designed and manufactured by the HAL. Meanwhile, Rajnath also interacted with the Indian diaspora in Malaysia which is home to the second largest members of the Persons of Indian Origin and has a significant presence of the NRI community. During the event, he appreciated the rich legacy of Indian classical art tradition in Malaysia as witnessed in the presentations of Odissi dance as well as the Carnatic and Hindustani music performances by renowned Malaysian artistes. In a separate event, Rajnath interacted with the members of the diverse and vibrant Indian community in Malaysia, including the leaders and members of various Indian community organisations in the country.
