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The conclave aimed to strengthen cooperation between India and other countries
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has emphasized the importance of increased collaboration in today's complex global security environment.
Singh was speaking while hosting the Defence Ministers' Conclave on the sidelines of Aero India 2023 in Bengaluru on Tuesday. where the theme was
Defence & Deputy Defence Ministers of 27 countries attended the conclave aimed at strengthening cooperation for capacity building, joint ventures, training, and maritime security.
During his inaugural speech, Defence Minister Singh noted that the conclave's theme, 'Shared Prosperity through Enhanced Engagements in Defence' (SPEED), reflects the unprecedented pace at which geopolitical and security circumstances are evolving, necessitating real-time cooperation to effectively respond to such changes.
He stressed that any significant development in areas such as the economy, security, health, or climate has worldwide implications and that the entire world is impacted when the peace and security of any region are jeopardized.
He also highlighted that in today's interconnected world, it is impossible to shield a country from the problems faced by other nations due to the rapid transmission of shocks and disturbances. To ensure a common, secure, and prosperous future, he emphasized the importance of regular interactions during summits, conferences, and conclaves to address the concerns of all parties involved.
According to Defence Minister Singh, India believes in a world order that is based on rules and fairness, where nations are treated with equality and respect, and not dominated by any particular alliance. He mentioned that India has always been receptive to new ideas from around the world and is a hub for global ideation.
Singh emphasized that India's cultural values encourage cooperation for the common good and not just for transactional benefits. He highlighted the importance of global coordination among nations in various fields, especially in defense and security, which is essential for shared prosperity.
He referred to the Covid-19 pandemic, which highlighted the need for greater cooperation among nations to tackle global challenges. India has always worked towards the betterment of all nations, particularly those that are still developing, without being affiliated with any particular group or alliance.
Singh emphasized the critical importance of collective security for the growth and well-being of all nations. He acknowledged that numerous security threats, including terrorism, illegal arms trade, drug smuggling, and human trafficking, pose a significant risk to global security.
India's Defence Minister also stressed on the need for new and innovative strategies to tackle these challenges. India strongly believes in treating all countries as equal partners, without imposing external or supra-national solutions on their internal problems, he asserted.
He added that certain countries may be militarily or technologically superior, but that does not give them the right to impose solutions on countries in need of assistance. He added that this top-down approach often leads to unsustainable solutions and other problems, including a debt trap, local conflicts, and other negative reactions, and therefore, the focus should be on supporting countries in building their institutional capacity so that they can develop bottom-up solutions that align with their national ethos.
In his address to the Defence Ministers, Rajnath Singh expressed India's commitment to forging deeper defence partnerships with friendly countries based on mutual respect, trust, and cooperation.
He added that rather than a traditional buyer-seller relationship, India aims to develop symbiotic relationships with its partners that foster shared learning and growth. He highlighted India's growing defence manufacturing ecosystem and invited feedback and comments from the assembled delegates.
Over 160 delegates from several countries, including Defence & Deputy Defence Ministers from 27 countries, 15 Defence and Service Chiefs and 12 Permanent Secretaries from 80 countries participated in the conclave, attesting to India’s tremendous growth and engagement in the defence and security sectors, the Ministry of Defence said.
Singh was speaking while hosting the Defence Ministers' Conclave on the sidelines of Aero India 2023 in Bengaluru on Tuesday. where the theme was
Defence & Deputy Defence Ministers of 27 countries attended the conclave aimed at strengthening cooperation for capacity building, joint ventures, training, and maritime security.
During his inaugural speech, Defence Minister Singh noted that the conclave's theme, 'Shared Prosperity through Enhanced Engagements in Defence' (SPEED), reflects the unprecedented pace at which geopolitical and security circumstances are evolving, necessitating real-time cooperation to effectively respond to such changes.
He stressed that any significant development in areas such as the economy, security, health, or climate has worldwide implications and that the entire world is impacted when the peace and security of any region are jeopardized.
He also highlighted that in today's interconnected world, it is impossible to shield a country from the problems faced by other nations due to the rapid transmission of shocks and disturbances. To ensure a common, secure, and prosperous future, he emphasized the importance of regular interactions during summits, conferences, and conclaves to address the concerns of all parties involved.
According to Defence Minister Singh, India believes in a world order that is based on rules and fairness, where nations are treated with equality and respect, and not dominated by any particular alliance. He mentioned that India has always been receptive to new ideas from around the world and is a hub for global ideation.
Singh emphasized that India's cultural values encourage cooperation for the common good and not just for transactional benefits. He highlighted the importance of global coordination among nations in various fields, especially in defense and security, which is essential for shared prosperity.
He referred to the Covid-19 pandemic, which highlighted the need for greater cooperation among nations to tackle global challenges. India has always worked towards the betterment of all nations, particularly those that are still developing, without being affiliated with any particular group or alliance.
Singh emphasized the critical importance of collective security for the growth and well-being of all nations. He acknowledged that numerous security threats, including terrorism, illegal arms trade, drug smuggling, and human trafficking, pose a significant risk to global security.
India's Defence Minister also stressed on the need for new and innovative strategies to tackle these challenges. India strongly believes in treating all countries as equal partners, without imposing external or supra-national solutions on their internal problems, he asserted.
He added that certain countries may be militarily or technologically superior, but that does not give them the right to impose solutions on countries in need of assistance. He added that this top-down approach often leads to unsustainable solutions and other problems, including a debt trap, local conflicts, and other negative reactions, and therefore, the focus should be on supporting countries in building their institutional capacity so that they can develop bottom-up solutions that align with their national ethos.
In his address to the Defence Ministers, Rajnath Singh expressed India's commitment to forging deeper defence partnerships with friendly countries based on mutual respect, trust, and cooperation.
He added that rather than a traditional buyer-seller relationship, India aims to develop symbiotic relationships with its partners that foster shared learning and growth. He highlighted India's growing defence manufacturing ecosystem and invited feedback and comments from the assembled delegates.
Over 160 delegates from several countries, including Defence & Deputy Defence Ministers from 27 countries, 15 Defence and Service Chiefs and 12 Permanent Secretaries from 80 countries participated in the conclave, attesting to India’s tremendous growth and engagement in the defence and security sectors, the Ministry of Defence said.
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