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.
Singh will also engage in bilateral talks with counterparts from countries including the USA, China, Australia, Japan, Lao PDR, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, and South Korea.
He exuded confidence that many start-ups would soon come out as defence unicorns and make a place in Fortune 500 companies.
The minister listed out a number of initiatives taken by the government to facilitate partnerships between major Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEMs) and Indian companies.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday (local time) paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi's statue and also laid a wreath at the National Memorial Cemetery in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Speaking at the fourth India-US 2+2 ministerial dialogue here, he highlighted that India played a pre-eminent role in the Indo-Pacific region.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Washington DC on Sunday as part of his five-day US visit which includes the India-US 2+2 ministerial dialogue.
