The Pentagon chief Hegseth reiterated that while Washington does not seek confrontation, it "will continue to firmly defend its interests" and maintain sufficient military presence to ensure regional stability.
The announcement was made by the MEA in a post on X, stating that the decision reaffirmed New Delhi's commitment to strengthening health partnerships with the Global South.
The meeting came on the sidelines of the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus), where Singh addressed the forum on 'Reflection on 15 years of ADMM-Plus and Charting the Way Forward'.
Addressing the milestone meeting under Malaysia's chairmanship, themed "Inclusivity and Sustainability", Singh said the forum, launched in Hanoi in 2010, has evolved from a dialogue platform into a "dynamic framework for practical defence cooperation".
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday described the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) as an integral part of India's Act East Policy and broader Indo-Pacific vision, highlighting its role in transforming defence cooperation into a dynamic framework for regional peace,
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday held bilateral meetings with his counterparts from New Zealand, South Korea, and Vietnam on the sidelines of the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Kuala Lumpur, underscoring India's commitment to strengthening defence part
The event realises the Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi's MAHASAGAR vision (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions), announced in 2025.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reaffirmed India's commitment to stronger ASEAN ties at the ASEAN-India Defence Ministers' Informal Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, highlighting shared prosperity, maritime security, women's participation in UN peacekeeping, and deeper defence cooperation in the In
New Delhi [India], October 31: In a world where every click, transaction, and login creates a new frontier of opportunity and vulnerability, a new generation of women is taking the lead in defending the digital realm. At Deakin University's GIFT City campus, two passionate cybersecurity expe
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signed a landmark 10-year Defence Framework Agreement in Kuala Lumpur to boost India-US military cooperation, marking a new chapter in strategic ties and reinforcing their shared commitment to a secure and stable Indo-Pac
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that the discussions centred on advancing a shared Quad vision for the maritime sector.