November 1, 2025 2:05 PM
India strengthens defence ties with ASEAN; ministers laud India’s role as responsible superpower
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his counterparts from ASEAN nations during the second India–ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Informal Meeting held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 31. The meeting underscored the growing strategic importance of India’s partnership with ASEAN in ensuring peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. In his address, the Defence Minister described the meeting as a vital opportunity to further advance the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership betw...