Indo-Pacific should remain free from any form of coercion: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized an open and inclusive Indo-Pacific. He stated India supports strengthening the ASEAN-led regional security architecture. These remarks were made at the ADMM-Plus conclave in Kuala Lumpur. The meeting inclu...

By PTI | Updated: Nov 01, 2025, 11.01 AM IST

Rajnath Singh reaffirms India’s stand for free, inclusive Indo-Pacific at ASEAN Def Ministers' meet

New Delhi, The Indo-Pacific should remain open, inclusive, and free from any form of coercion, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday, amid increasing global concerns over China's military muscle-flexing in the region.

The defence minister also said that India is for strengthening the ASEAN-led inclusive regional security architecture.

He made the remarks at the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus) conclave in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

ADMM-Plus is a platform comprising 11-nation ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and its eight dialogue partners -- India, China, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Russia and the United States.

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