Raksha Mantri to Meet US, Chinese Counterparts at ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus
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Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh is set to embark on an official visit to Vientiane, Lao PDR, from November 20-22, 2024, to attend the prestigious ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus).
During the 11th ADMM-Plus, Singh will address the forum on pressing Regional and International Security Issues, underscoring India’s commitment to fostering cooperation and peace in the region.
The ADMM-Plus platform brings together ASEAN member states and its eight Dialogue Partners, including India, to strengthen security and defence cooperation. As the highest defence consultative and cooperative mechanism in ASEAN, ADMM plays a vital role in promoting regional stability.
On the sidelines of the 11th ADMM-Plus, Singh is expected to engage in bilateral meetings with defence counterparts from the USA, China, Australia, Japan, Lao PDR, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, and Republic of Korea. These meetings aim to enhance bilateral defence cooperation, further solidifying India’s relationships with these nations.
India’s participation in ADMM-Plus demonstrates its dedication to promoting regional peace and stability. As a dialogue partner of ASEAN since 1992, India has been actively engaged in strengthening cooperation amongst ASEAN and Plus countries.
The inaugural ADMM-Plus was convened in Hanoi, Vietnam, on October 12, 2010, and since 2017, ADMM-Plus Ministers have met annually to bolster cooperation.
