India’s emphasis on the rule of law, particularly the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and advocacy for freedom of navigation and overflight in the Indo-Pacific are not directed against any country but are aimed at safeguarding the interests of all regional stakeholders, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said today.

Addressing the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, he said India’s strategic engagement with ASEAN is long-term and principle-driven, based on the shared belief that the Indo-Pacific should remain open, inclusive, and free from coercion.

Singh highlighted the relevance of “Inclusivity and Sustainability” under Malaysia’s chairmanship, stressing that all nations, regardless of size or capacity, should particip

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