Summary
The gathering focuses on regional and international security and ways to improve defence cooperation.
Bilateral talks will explore new areas for partnership among participating countries.
Key Points
3 points1
Rajnath Singh led the Indian delegation to the meeting on October 28‑29.
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The meeting includes 11 Southeast Asian nations and eight dialogue partners such as the United States, China, and Russia.
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India aims to promote peace, stability, and collective growth in the Indo‑Pacific region.
New Words to Learn
9 wordsdefence
protecting a country and its people
minister
a senior government official responsible for a specific area
regional
relating to a specific geographic area
security
safety from threats or danger
cooperation
working together toward common goals
strategic
carefully planned to achieve an important aim
partnership
a cooperative relationship between groups
counter‑terrorism
efforts to prevent violent attacks
Indo‑Pacific
the region that includes India and many Pacific island nations
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