Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with the Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Korea, Kang Shin-chul, on the sidelines of the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus  (ADMM-Plus) in Cebu, Philippines yesterday. The Defence Ministry said, during the comprehensive talks, both leaders reviewed the expanding defence cooperation between the two countries.

 

Emphasising the shared vision for an open, free, and inclusive region, Mr Singh and Mr Shin-chul deliberated on concrete pathways to strengthen security in the Indo-Pacific. They also expressed mutual satisfaction over the strengthening of strategic partnerships. Furthermore, they engaged in detailed discussions on exploring new opportunities to co-develop military technologies, enhance joint industry collaborations, and promote robust maritime security.

 

The Ministry said that ADMM-Plus meeting remains a premier platform for ASEAN member states and its eight dialogue partners, including India and South Korea, to reinforce security and strategic cooperation.