India
During the 12th ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh emphasized India's commitment to the rule of law and freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific, asserting that these principles are meant to protect the interests of all regional stakeholders. He highlighted India's long-term strategic
India
During the second India-ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Informal Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh emphasized India's role as a responsible superpower in the Indo-Pacific. The meeting focused on enhancing defence cooperation, with initiatives announced for women in UN peacekeeping and defence think-tank interactions. ASEAN ministers praised
ASEAN
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will participate in the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting - Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on November 1, 2025. He will address the forum on the 15-year reflection of ADMM-Plus and its future direction. An informal meeting of ASEAN-India Defence Ministers will occur on
ASEAN
During the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit, Prime Minister of India expressed congratulations to ASEAN leaders, emphasized the importance of the India-ASEAN partnership, and highlighted the theme of 'Inclusivity and Sustainability'. He acknowledged the shared history and values between India and ASEAN, and announced 2026 as the 'ASEAN-India Year
AITIGA
India hosted the 10th Meeting of the ASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee from August 10 to 14, 2025, in New Delhi. The meeting aimed to review and enhance the effectiveness of AITIGA, with participation from all ten ASEAN member states. Seven sub-committees also convened to discuss
Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar bin Ibrahim during the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro. They reviewed bilateral relations since August 2024, discussing trade, investment, defense, education, healthcare, and tourism. Modi thanked Ibrahim for condemning the Pahalgam terror attack and emphasized cooperation in regional