India vs China: Rajnath Singh’s Bold Message at ASEAN defence meet

Описание: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh delivered a powerful message at ADMM-Plus summit in Kuala Lumpur! India's Indo-Pacific vision is principle-driven, not transactional! 🇮🇳🌏

📌 Key Highlights:
✅ ADMM-Plus explained - 11 ASEAN nations + 8 partners (India, US, China, Japan, Russia, Australia, South Korea, New Zealand)
✅ India's stance: Free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific for ALL nations
✅ Focus on long-term cooperation, not short-term alignment
✅ Maritime security and freedom of navigation as core values
✅ Act East Policy evolution: From Look East (1992) to strategic partnership (2025)

🔥 Why This Matters:
With China's growing military presence in South China Sea, ASEAN nations are watching closely. India positions itself as a reliable, principle-based partner focused on regional peace and rules-based order.

📅 Timeline of India-ASEAN Relations:
• 1992: Sectoral Partner
• 1996: Full Dialogue Partner
• 2005: East Asia Summit member
• 2010: ADMM-Plus member
• 2025: Strategic Indo-Pacific leader

💪 Rajnath Singh's message: "Peace is possible only when we walk together!"

UPSC Aspirants: Critical for International Relations + Defence & Security sections!

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