India committed to collective regional security & eradication of terrorism, ready to share battle-tested expertise with ADMM-Plus partners to strengthen joint capabilities: Raksha Mantri

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh addressed the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) - Plus in Cebu, Philippines, reaffirming India's commitment to collective regional security, counter-terrorism, and the rule of law in the Indo-Pacific. He highlighted India's battle-tested expertise in counter-terrorism, citing Operation Sindoor, and expressed readiness to share this experience with ADMM-Plus partners. Emphasizing maritime cooperation, he noted India's designation of 2026 as the ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation and underscored the Indian Navy's continuous operational presence in the Gulf of Aden since 2008 as a net security provider. Additionally, he proposed establishing a defence 'Youth Bridge' to enhance India-ASEAN connectivity and digital innovation.