Defence Minister Rajnath Singh concluded his three-day visit to Vientiane, Lao PDR, on Friday, with significant bilateral meetings with Japan’s Defence Minister Gen Nakatani and the Philippines’ Secretary of National Defence Gilberto Teodoro.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin on the sidelines of the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM)-Plus in Vientiane, Lao PDR, on November 21, according to a release from the Ministry of Defence.
In his meeting with his South Korean counterpart, Singh highlighted the significant potential for growth in co-production and co-development between the defence manufacturing ecosystems of both nations.
India stands firm on the principles of freedom of navigation, overflight, and adherence to international law as pillars of peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday, while addressing the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) forum in Vientiane, Lao PDR.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday addressed the Air Force Commanders' Conference (AFCC) at Air Headquarters here, where he stressed the need for enhanced efficiency in defence capability building.
Necessary amendments to relevant recruitment rules will be undertaken to implement these provisions.
Official sources said that the Defence Minister will also visit various forward areas and review the preparedness of the army deployed on the country's defence.
The Indian minister also called on President of Vietnam Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
He will also attend a community event organized by the Embassy of India, Hanoi, and interact with the Indian diaspora in Vietnam.
The minister described ‘INS Khanderi’ as a shining example of the ‘Make in India’ capabilities of the country. He appreciated the fact that 39 of the 41
