<h1>India and Czech Republic to Boost Ties in Advanced Manufacturing, Focus on Automotive, R&D, and Defense Sectors &D.</h1> India and the Czech Republic are set to enhance collaboration in advanced manufacturing, with a focus on the automotive sector. The Indian Minister for Commerce, Industry, and Textiles invited Czech investments into India's National Investment Manufacturing Zones (NIMZs), highlighting Czech expertise in heavy engineering and metallurgy. Discussions between the Indian and Czech ministers also covered cooperation in science and technology, metal-cutting machine tools, and defense. Thirteen Czech companies participated in the Indian Metal-cutting Machine Tool exhibition. Both countries aim to strengthen ties through joint research and development. Despite a slight decline in bilateral trade, future prospects remain positive.