Defence Minister Rajnath Singh participated in India-Africa Defence Ministers' Conclave 2020. Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat also attended the conclave. Army, Air and Navy chiefs were present at the event which was also graced by other dignitaries. This was the first ever India-Africa Defence Ministers' Conclave. The Conclave was held on the sidelines of DefExpo 2020 in Lucknow.