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

At the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "...Over the past decade and a half, this forum has grown in scope, depth, and relevance, evolving from a dialogue platform into a dynamic framework for practical defence cooperation... India’s security vision for the Indo-Pacific integrates defence cooperation with economic development, technology sharing, and human resource advancement. The interlinkages between security, growth, and sustainability define India’s approach to partnership with ASEAN."