Rajnath Singh and Chan Chun Sing discuss joint military exercises, India's commitment to ASEAN centrality, and defense industry collaboration during their meeting on October 28, 2026.
During the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM)-Plus in Cebu, Philippines on October 28, 2026, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh met with Minister for Defence of Singapore Mr Chan Chun Sing. This meeting highlighted the strong strategic partnership between India and Singapore and offered an opportunity to review ongoing defense initiatives and explore future cooperation.
The two ministers expressed satisfaction with the current momentum in bilateral defense relations. The discussions focused on expanding the scope of joint military exercises, which aim to enhance operational synergy and mutual understanding across the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Raksha Mantri reiterated India's commitment to ASEAN centrality and a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region, recognizing Singapore as a vital component of India's Act East Policy.
To strengthen defense industry and technology collaboration, Shri Rajnath Singh formally extended an invitation to Mr Chan Chun Sing to participate in the upcoming Aero India 2027, scheduled for February in Bengaluru. Additionally, Raksha Mantri congratulated Mr Chan Chun Sing on his assumption of the ADMM-Plus chairmanship for 2027 and offered best wishes.
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