INDIA'S DEFENCE MINISTER ATTENDS ASEAN DEFENCE MEETING

The ADMM-Plus unites ASEAN nations, eight Dialogue Partners, showcasing collective security efforts, highlighting India's dialogue partnership since 1992 as a testament to enduring alliances.

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In the bustling capital of Indonesia, Jakarta, the stage was set for the 10th Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) where Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, representing India, took center stage. Among the esteemed delegates, Singh engaged in crucial discussions concerning regional and international security matters.

Graciously welcomed by the Indonesian Defence Minister and Chair of ADMM Plus, Prabowo Subianto, Singh's arrival marked the initiation of talks pivotal to the security landscape of the ASEAN region. With a firm focus on addressing security challenges and exploring opportunities within the ASEAN domain, Singh's participation underscored India's commitment to collaborative security frameworks.

The ADMM, hailed as the apex defence consultative mechanism within ASEAN, stood as the beacon for cooperative efforts among member nations. The ADMM-Plus, an extension embracing ASEAN and its Dialogue Partners, convened annually to fortify cooperative endeavours, with Indonesia hosting the current meeting as the chair of ADMM-Plus.