Eye on China, Rajnath Singh calls for talks to resolve global disputes | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: China’s expansionist muscle-flexing and ‘grey zone’ tactics in the Indo-Pacific remain prominent on the radar screens of the ‘Fourfold‘ and other countries, with Defense Minister Rajnath Singh reiterating India’s firm commitment to freedom of navigation and overflight, unhindered lawful trade and adherence to international law for peace and prosperity in the region.
Tackling the ASEAN Meeting of defense ministers in Vientiane on Thursday, a day after telling Chinese Defense Minister Admiral Dong Jun that de-escalation must now follow the recent disengagement in eastern Ladakh, Singh said open dialogue and peaceful negotiations were the only way forward in resolving the problems. complex global issues ranging from border disputes to trade agreements. It is time for Buddhist doctrines of peaceful coexistence to be more closely embraced as the world becomes increasingly polarized into blocs and camps, he said, as Dong and others listened. “The power of dialogue has always proven effective and has produced tangible results that contribute to stability and harmony on the world stage. India believes that real long-term solutions to global problems can only be achieved if countries engage constructively and respect each other’s perspectives,” he said. added.
Singh and Australian Defense Minister Pat Conroy announced an air refueling arrangement between their armed forces as part of their growing military interoperability, while underscoring their shared interests in ensuring “stability and security” in the region. Indian Ocean. Under the pact, KC-30A multi-purpose tankers will provide mid-air refueling for Indian military aircraft. With US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J Austin, Singh discussed the “remarkable progress” made in defense-industrial cooperation, including the proposed co-production of GE-F414 jet engines for Tejas fighters, and “continued efforts to strengthen the military partnership and deepen interoperability. to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific”.