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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh participated in the ninth ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) Plus in Siem Reap, Cambodia on November 23. During his address to the ADMM Plus forum, Singh called for “urgent and resolute global efforts to counter transnational and cross-border terrorism”, while terming it “the gravest threat to regional and global security”.India advocates a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region and calls for peaceful resolution of disputes through dialogue and adherence to international rules and laws while respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations, he said.The meeting was held to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of India-ASEAN relations in 2022, also designated as ‘ASEAN-India Friendship Year’. The meeting was co-chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Cambodia General Tea Banh.Here are some pictures from the meeting:
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Glimpses of ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) plus attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Siem Reap, Cambodia on November 23, 2022.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh sitting along with the India delegation at ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting.
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Singh reiterated India’s commitment to nurturing practical, forward-looking and result-oriented cooperation between India and ADMM Plus countries for enhancing the maritime security in the region and safety of the global commons.
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Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee Air Marshal BR Krishna and other senior officials also accompanied Rajnath Singh.
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Singh also called upon all the member states to work together with a positive intent, towards a stable, safer and more secure world for future.
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Singh expressed satisfaction towards ASEAN’s support for the first India-ASEAN maritime exercise planned to be conducted in May next year.
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The ASEAN defence ministers also acknowledged the positive role played by India in the region.
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In conclusion, the forum recognised the importance of the India-ASEAN ties for ensuring peace and stability in the region.