Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reaffirmed India’s commitment to collective regional security and counter-terrorism at the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM)-Plus in Cebu, Philippines, on 29 October 2026. Addressing the gathering, he stated that India is prepared to share its practical counter-terrorism experience with ADMM-Plus partners through joint exercises, capacity-building programmes, and intelligence sharing.
Highlighting regional maritime security, Singh noted that New Delhi has designated 2026 as the ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation, which includes conducting the second ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise. He also proposed establishing a defence ‘Youth Bridge’ to boost institutional connectivity, digital innovation, and capacity building between India and ASEAN nations.
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Press Information Bureau, Government of India, “India committed to collective regional security & eradication of terrorism, ready to share battle-tested expertise with ADMM-Plus partners to strengthen joint capabilities: Raksha Mantri”. Read the original release.
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