Defence Secretary holds key meetings at Shangri-La Dialogue 2026, pushes for Indo-Pacific security cooperation
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh participated in key meetings at the Shangri-La Dialogue 2026 in Singapore, focusing on Indo-Pacific security cooperation. He engaged with various international leaders to strengthen defence partnerships and address regional security challenges. The discussions underscored India's commitment to fostering stability and collaboration in the Indo-Pacific region.
- ▪Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh held high-level bilateral engagements at the Shangri-La Dialogue 2026 in Singapore.
- ▪He met with leaders from Seychelles, Canada, and the U.S. to discuss defence cooperation and regional security.
- ▪The meetings emphasized India's commitment to a free, open, secure, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.
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Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Friday (May 29, 2026) held a series of high-level bilateral engagements on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue 2026 in Singapore, focusing on strengthening defence partnerships, maritime security cooperation and regional stability in the Indo-Pacific.During his interaction with the Chief of Defence Forces of the Seychelles Armed Forces, Major General Micheal Rosette, both sides discussed avenues to deepen bilateral defence cooperation and enhance maritime security collaboration in the Indian Ocean Region. The meeting reaffirmed India’s commitment to advancing peace, security and stability with its trusted regional partners.The Defence Secretary also met Canada’s Senior Associate Deputy Minister of National Defence, Kelvin Brosseau.
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