Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 1 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday described the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) as an integral part of India's Act East Policy and broader Indo-Pacific vision, highlighting its role in transforming defence cooperation into a dynamic framework for regional peace, stability, and practical collaboration.

Addressing the 12th ADMM-Plus forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the Defence Minister noted that the elevation of the ASEAN-India partnership to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2022 symbolised not only the political maturity of the relationship but also a deep convergence in regional priorities.

"For India, the ADMM-Plus is an integral part of its 'Act East Policy' and broader Indo-...