Operation Sindoor drew a “non-negotiable red line” against state-sponsored terror, and demonstrated India’s “proactive, battle-tested doctrine” as the country’s armed forces struck terrorist targets in Pakistan, said defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday at the 13th Asean Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADDM)-Plus at Cebu in the Philippines.
“Operation Sindoor showcased India’s unwavering resolve against state-sponsored terrorism.
India’s expertise in counterterrorism is not classroom knowledge but was honed over decades as the army confronted complex, cross-border security challenges on the ground, he said. We are ready to share our battle-tested expertise with ADMM-Plus partners to strengthen joint capabilities,” Singh said as he highlighted India’s commitment to collective regional security and eradicating terrorism. India is ready to share experience through joint exercises, capacity-building programmes, and robust intelligence sharing to strengthen collective capabilities, he said. Singh said, “India attaches importance to Asean centrality and a secure, open, inclusive, resilient and rule-based Indo-Pacific, where peace and stability are not just aspirations but a result of collective commitment.
Security in the Indo-Pacific figured prominently in separate talks between Singh and his US, Japanese and Australian counterparts on Wednesday, as the Quad partners attending the summit underscored their commitment to peace, stability and respect for international law across the vast maritime expanse.
