Defence minister Rajnath Singh to lead Indian team at ADMM-plus in Philippines
- On Tuesday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh departed New Delhi for Cebu, Philippines, to lead India's delegation at the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus , scheduled for October 28 to 29.
- The ADMM-Plus brings together 11 ASEAN member-states and eight Dialogue Partners to strengthen defence cooperation; participating ministers have met annually since 2017 to deepen regional security consultations.
- "The ADMM-Plus remains the premier platform for defence and strategic consultations in the region," Singh said, emphasizing India's commitment to ASEAN centrality and Indo-Pacific stability under the Act East Policy.
- During the visit, the Defence Minister will hold bilateral discussions with counterparts from participating nations to review ongoing defence ties and explore avenues for strengthening strategic partnerships.
- India is currently co-chairing the Experts Working Group on Counter-Terrorism with Malaysia for the 2024-2027 cycle, reflecting deepening defence diplomacy in Southeast Asia under the Act East Policy.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Cebu, Philippines, on Tuesday to attend the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus), where he is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from participating nations.
"Explore new avenues to strengthen strategic partnerships": Rajnath Singh leaves for ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus in Philippines
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday left New Delhi for Cebu, Philippines, to attend the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus), scheduled to be held from October 28 to 29, where he will address regional and international security issues.
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Times of IndiaDefence minister Rajnath Singh to lead Indian team at ADMM-plus in Philippines
Rajnath Singh, India's Defence Minister, will take part in the forthcoming ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting in the Philippines, starting Wednesday. This vital gathering will involve dialogues surrounding key international security challenges. Singh is also scheduled to conduct bilateral talks with his counterparts from multiple countries, focusing on reinforcing existing defense relationships and enhancing strategic cooperation within the region.
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