Cebu, Oct. 28 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Philippine Secretary of National Defence Gilberto C Teodoro Jr., on Wednesday evening on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus in Cebu, Philippines.

During the meeting, both leaders reviewed ongoing defence cooperation and discussed avenues to further strengthen their strategic partnership, with particular emphasis on maritime security and joint defence production.

In his opening remarks, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reaffirmed India's strong ties with the Philippines. He said that "India remains committed to fostering a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region."

Both leaders exchanged gifts at the conclusion of the meeting. The gi...