India ready to share 'battle-tested' anti-terror expertise with ASEAN, its dialogue partners: Rajnath Singh

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At an ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus) conclave in Cebu, Philippines on October 29, 2026, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced India’s readiness to share its practical counter-terrorism expertise with ASEAN and other dialogue partners. He highlighted Operation Sindoor, a significant operation targeting terrorist infrastructure, as an example of India's approach against state-sponsored terrorism. Additionally, Singh emphasized the need for joint military exercises and intelligence sharing among partner nations to combat maritime security threats and uphold regional peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
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At a defense meeting in Cebu, Philippines on October 29, 2026, Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh announced India’s readiness to share its “battle-tested” counter-terror expertise with ASEAN and its dialogue partners. He highlighted Operation Sindoor as evidence of New Delhi's stance against state-sponsored terrorism. Singh also emphasized the importance of securing maritime trade routes and stressed that India will remain a "trusted net security provider" in the Indian Ocean and Indo-Pacific regions, asserting the need for practical cooperation to combat international threats beyond mere statements on maritime security.

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In an address at a conclave of defence ministers of ASEAN member states and the bloc's dialogue partners in Cebu in the Philippines, he flagged concerns over disruptions in certain maritime trade routes and asserted that India will continue to act as a "trusted net security provider" in the Indian Ocean region and the wider Indo-Pacific.
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🔮 In an address at a conclave of defence ministers of ASEAN member states and the bloc's dialogue partners in Cebu in the Philippines, he flagged concerns over disruptions in certain maritime trade routes and asserted that India will continue to act as a "trusted net security provider" in the Indian Ocean region and the wider Indo-Pacific.

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India is ready to share its "battle-tested" counter-terror expertise with ASEAN and its dialogue partners, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday (October 29, 2026) as he described Operation Sindoor as a declaration of New Delhi's clear approach against state-sponsored terrorist activities. asserted
he → share → activities
The Defence Minister also said that India supports an Indo-Pacific that is secure and resilient -- one where peace and stability are not merely aspirations, but the outcome of collective efforts. asserted
peace → say → efforts
In an address at a conclave of defence ministers of ASEAN member states and the bloc's dialogue partners in Cebu in the Philippines, he flagged concerns over disruptions in certain maritime trade routes and asserted that India will continue to act as a "trusted net security provider" in the Indian Ocean region and the wider Indo-Pacific. asserted
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"Today, when global trade routes are facing new types of international threats, merely issuing statements on maritime security is not enough," he said at the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus) conclave. asserted
he → face → conclave
However, what drew more attention was Mr. Singh's call for concerted efforts to combat terrorism. asserted
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"India is fully prepared to share its practical and battle-tested counter-terrorism expertise with ADMM-Plus partners," he said. asserted
he → prepare → partners
"Through joint military exercises, capacity-building programmes, and robust intelligence sharing, we can further strengthen our collective capabilities," he added. asserted
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The Defence Minister said that a major example of India's approach against terrorism was last year's Operation Sindoor when a large number of terrorist infrastructures were destroyed. asserted
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"This was also a declaration of India's clear approach against state-sponsored terror," he said. asserted
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India's experience in the field of counter-terrorism is not just classroom or theoretical knowledge, but rather an experience gained over decades while confronting cross-border security challenges, he said, referring to Pakistan's use of terrorism against India. asserted
he → gain → India
"Every strategy of ours against terrorism has been tested and proven in actual operations and has demonstrated its success," he said. asserted
he → test → success
Mr. Singh also outlined India's vision for the Indo-Pacific. asserted
Singh → outline → Pacific
"We support an Indo-Pacific that is secure and resilient -- one where peace and stability are not merely aspirations, but the outcome of our collective efforts," he said. asserted
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He said India considers maritime security to be an issue connected to peace, security, and prosperity in the region. asserted
security → say → region
Rather, its purpose is to protect the collective interests of all regional stakeholders," he said. asserted
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Mr. Singh’s remarks came amid consistent demands by several ASEAN member states as well as democratic nations for adherence to UNCLOS in the face of Beijing's increasing military muscle flexing in the contested South China Sea. asserted
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