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Pradeep Kumar

17/06/21 14:00 PM IST

8th ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting Plus

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Raksha Mantri calls for open & inclusive order in Indo-Pacific at the 8th ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting Plus

Aim

Key elements of the policy aim to promote economic cooperation, cultural ties and develop strategic relationships with countries in the Indo-Pacific region through continuous engagement at bilateral, regional and multilateral levels.

About ADMM Plus
  • The ADMM Plus is an annual meeting of Defence Ministers of 10 ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries and eight dialogue partner countries - Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Russia and the United States.
  • India has strengthened its cooperative engagements in the Indo-Pacific based on converging visions and values for promotion of peace, stability and prosperity in the region.
  • Premised upon the centrality of ASEAN, India supports utilisation of ASEAN-led mechanisms as important platforms for implementation of our shared vision for the Indo-Pacific.
Areas of concern
  • The Sea lanes of Communication are critical for peace, stability, prosperity and development of the Indo-Pacific region.
  • Terrorism and radicalisation as gravest threats to world peace and security.
Source: The Hindu, PIB

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