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Rajnath Singh Podcasts stresses collective security at Asean defence conclave

In his speech at the Asean Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus) conclave, Singh said India has always been pitching for an open, inclusive and rules-based Indo-Pacific

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Updated On : Nov 04 2025 | 5:00 PM IST

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India believes Indo-Pacific should remain open, inclusive, and free from any form of coercion, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday against the backdrop of mounting global concerns over China's aggressive military posturing in the region.In an address at a conclave of defence ministers of Asean member states and the bloc's dialogue partners in Kuala Lumpur, Singh pitched for an approach of "collective security" to ensure the sovereignty of every nation in the region.The defence minister said India's emphasis on adherence to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and support for freedom of navigation and

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