New Delhi: BEML Ltd hosted a high level Czech Republic delegation at its Bengaluru headquarters on October 14 to explore opportunities for industrial and technology cooperation. The delegation was led by Karel Havlíček, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic, and was received by BEML Chairman and Managing Director Shantanu Roy along with senior officials.
Roy highlighted BEML’s capabilities in defence, aerospace and advanced engineering. He also spoke about the company’s work on indigenous technology development, engineering innovation and building globally competitive manufacturing capabilities.
Havlíček outlined Czech strengths in precision engineering, machine tools, automotive components, industrial machinery, transport technologies and applied research.He said Czech expertise could complement India’s expanding manufacturing and technology ecosystem, in Karnataka where manufacturing, aerospace, electronics and technology are top priorities. The talks covered industry-to-industry partnerships, technology collaboration, advanced manufacturing and new business opportunities. Both sides looked at ways to use their industrial strengths to create value for businesses, in the two countries.
The Czech delegation included Kateřina Gajzurová, Director of the Minister’s Office, Marie Chatardová, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Katerina Vovkova, Consul General of the Czech Republic in Mumbai and Katerina Petersen, Chargé d’Affaires at the Czech Embassy in New Delhi. Representatives of Czech ministries and leading business houses also attended.
