At the 11th ADMM-Plus in Laos, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh exchanged gifts with Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister General Chansamone Chanyalath during a gala dinner. The event, attended by US Defence Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III, highlighted regional collaboration and Ind
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J Austin on the sidelines of the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM)-Plus at Vientiane, Lao PDR on November 21, said a release from the Ministry of Defence.
During his conversation with Israeli Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant, United States Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin III reiterated "unwavering US support for Israel in the face of threats from Iran, Lebanese Hezbollah, and Iran's other regional partners."
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reaffirmed the United States' dedication to supporting Ukraine and asserted that Ukraine's resilience will help it prevail over Russian President Vladimir Putin's aggression and atrocities.
Austin noted Poland's continued contribution to the US-led Ukraine Defense Contact Group as the lead nation overseeing the armour and manoeuvre capability coalition aimed at supporting Ukraine's short- and long-term security requirements.
Amid ongoing exchanges of fire on the Israel-Lebanon border, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III during talks with his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant reaffirmed that the United States remains committed to Israel's security.
United States Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin III met with Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur at the Pentagon on Tuesday to discuss regional and bilateral issues.
Secretary Austin expressed profound gratitude for President Biden's leadership, highlighting his pivotal role in shaping US foreign policy and strengthening global alliances.
The Chinese Embassy in Seoul criticized the recent joint statement on Taiwan issued by the United States, Japan, and South Korea, describing it as a series of "consecutive erroneous statements," Taiwan News reported.
US Defence Secretary Lloyd J Austin III met with his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun on Friday in Singapore and expressed concern regarding the recent provocative activities by China's People's Liberation Army around the Taiwan Strait.
United States Secretary of Defence Lloyd J Austin III held a conversation on Wednesday with Israeli Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant and their discussion primarily focused on negotiations for the release of hostages, a temporary ceasefire, and aid boosts in Gaza.