India Enhances Defence Diplomacy at Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh held talks with officials from Australia, the European Union, and the Netherlands on May 30, 2026, during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. Discussions focused on strengthening defence cooperation and strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region, which is vital for global maritime trade. Singh's meetings included a review of the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and advancing strategic dialogue with the EU on shared security interests. The Netherlands Defence Minister also participated, with talks centring on military ties and defence industrial collaboration. The Shangri-La Dialogue is a key security summit for defence ministers and military leaders from the Indo-Pacific and beyond.
Published 22 hours ago • 30 May 2026, 03:53 PM IST