रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO IndiaGeverifieerd account

Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh will be visiting Assam tomorrow. He will inaugurate 12 border roads constructed by Border Road Organsitaion.

I would like to conclude by thanking Brunei Darussalam, the chair for the ADMM Plus 2021 for the flawless conduct of the event despite the restrictions imposed by the pandemic: Raksha Mantri

India shares a deep connect with ASEAN and has continued its active engagement in many areas contributing to regional peace and stability, particularly through ASEAN led mechanisms, such as East Asia Summit, ASEAN Regional Forum and ADMM-Plus: RM Shri @rajnathsingh

As a founding member of the Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM), India seeks to enhance capacity building through collaboration in the areas of Maritime Search & Rescue: RM

A multi-stakeholder approach, guided by democratic values, with a governance structure that is open and inclusive and a secure, open and stable internet with due respect to sovereignty of countries, would drive the future of cyberspace: RM

Cyber threats loom large as demonstrated by incidents of ransomware, Wannacry attacks and crypto currency thefts and are a cause of concern: RM Shri @rajnathsingh

Terrorism and radicalization are the gravest threats to peace and security that the world is facing today. As a member of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), India remains committed to combat financing of terrorism: RM

India hopes that the Code of Conduct negotiations will lead to outcomes that are in keeping with international law, including the UNCLOS and do not prejudice the legitimate rights and interests of nations that are not party to these discussions: RM

Developments in the South China Sea have attracted attention in the region and beyond. India supports freedom of navigation, over flight, and unimpeded commerce in these international waterways: RM

Maritime security challenges are another area of concern to India. The Sea lanes of Communication are critical for peace, stability, prosperity and development of the Indo-Pacific region: Raksha Mantri

Key elements of this policy are 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: Raksha Mantri

India’s engagement with the South East Asian region, of which ASEAN has been a primary component, is based on its ‘Act East Policy’ announced by Hon’ble Prime Minister Narender Modi in November 2014: RM

Premised upon the centrality of ASEAN, India supports utilization of ASEAN-led mechanisms as important platforms for implementation of our shared vision for the Indo-Pacific: Raksha Mantri

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: Raksha Mantri

India calls for a free, open and inclusive order in the Indo-Pacific, based upon respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations, peaceful resolution of disputes through dialogue and adherence to international rules and laws: Raksha Mantri

The multitude of challenges of today’s dynamic and interdependent world cannot be addressed with outdated systems that were designed to deal with trials of the past: Raksha Mantri

Never have the Indian concepts of ‘vasudhaive kutumbakam’ – ‘the whole world is one family’ and ‘sarve bhavantu sukhinah’ – ‘all be at peace’, been more relevant. Today an outlook that envisages the world as a family will encourage a shared approach: RM

The disruptive effect of the pandemic is still unfolding. The test is therefore to make sure that the world economy moves on the path of recovery and to ensure that the recovery leaves no one behind. I am convinced that this is only possible if entire humanity is vaccinated: RM

The immediate challenge facing us collectively - COVID-19. The virus is mutating fast and testing our response as we find new variants that are more infective and potent. India is just emerging from a second wave that pushed our medical response to the limit: Raksha Mantri