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.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and party's national Vice-President and former Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghuvar Das were named observers for Uttar Pradesh. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of State for External affairs Meenakshi Lekhi will be the observers for uttarakhand.
Rajnath Singh said during the all-party meeting that only the President's address and the tabling of the Budget is scheduled to happen in the first half of the Budget Session.
The minister decided to interact with the NCC cadets virtually as he is still COVID-19 positive and following all protocols.
I have tested positive for Corona today with mild symptoms.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh extended his greetings on the occasion of Guru Gobind Singh's Jayanti, the birth anniversary of the 10th Sikh Guru.
