Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh has reaffirmed India’s commitment to collective regional security and the eradication of terrorism in all its forms, emphasising that New Delhi’s extensive expertise in counter-terrorism is not theoretical classroom knowledge; it is an experience hard-earned on the ground through decades of directly confronting complex, cross-border security challenges. Addressing the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) – Plus in Cebu, Philippines on October 29, 2026, he asserted that every strategy of India has been tested, refined, and proven in the crucible of real-world operations. He added that this proactive, battle-tested doctrine was decisively demonstrated during Operation Sindoor, when India dismantled terrorist infrastructure and enforced a non-negotiable red line against state-sponsored terror.
Raksha Mantri underlined that terrorism knows no borders and India stands fully prepared to share its practical, battle-tested experience with ADMM-Plus partners through joint exercises, capacity-building programmes, and robust intelligence sharing to strengthen collective capabilities. He stressed that counter-terrorism remains an important area of cooperation under the ADMM-Plus framework, and India & Malaysia are co-chairing the Experts’ Working Group on Counter-Terrorism for the 2024 to 2027 cycle.
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