ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting

November 1, 2025 4:09 PM

India’s emphasis on rule of law, freedom of navigation in Indo-Pacific not against any country: Rajnath Singh

India’s emphasis on the rule of law, particularly the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and advocacy for freedom of navigation and overflight in the Indo-Pacific are not directed against any country but are aimed at safeguarding the interests of all regional stakeholders, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said today. Addressing the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, he said India’s strategic engagement with ASEAN is long-...

October 29, 2025 10:25 AM

Rajnath Singh to attend 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus in Kuala Lumpur on Nov 1

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will travel to Kuala Lumpur later this week to attend the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus), scheduled for November 1. He is expected to address the forum on 'Reflection on 15 Years of ADMM-Plus and Charting the Way Forward', outlining India’s approach to regional security and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. Ahead of the main event, Singh will join the second ASEAN-India Defence Ministers’ Informal Meeting on October 31, chaired by Mala...

November 21, 2024 3:22 PM

India advocates dialogue to resolve complex international issues, says Rajnath Singh in Laos

India has always advocated and practised dialogue for resolving complex international issues, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Laos PDR on Thursday. He was addressing the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting-Plus (ADMM Plus) in Laos. Rajnath Singh said, "This commitment to open communication and peaceful negotiation is evident in India's approach to a wide range of international challenges, from border disputes to trade agreements." "Considering the ongoing conflicts in different parts ...

November 20, 2024 8:47 PM

Rajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with defence ministers of China, Laos, and Malaysia at ASEAN meeting

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a series of important bilateral meetings with his counterparts from China, Laos, and Malaysia on Wednesday, aiming to strengthen defence cooperation and address regional security concerns. These meetings took place on the sidelines of the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Vientiane, Laos. Singh met with Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun for the first time since the recent disengagement agreements and the meeting between Prime Minister ...