Rajnath Singh Invokes Operation Sindoor at ADMM-Plus

• by Akanksha Mishra
• 2026-10-30 11:10:00

In a firm strategic pitch at the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Cebu, Philippines, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh declared that India is fully prepared to share its combat-proven, battlefield-tested counter-terrorism strategies with ASEAN member nations and their dialogue partners. Addressing the multilateral defense forum, Singh cited last year's Operation Sindoor—a decisive military action that neutralized extensive cross-border terrorist infrastructure—as an unyielding demonstration of New Delhi's operational resolve against state-sponsored militancy emanating from Pakistan. Reaffirming India's dedication to open, secure international waters, the Defence Minister emphasized that New Delhi will continue to fulfill its responsibilities as a dependable net security provider across the wider Indian Ocean and Indo-Pacific littoral spaces.

Operation Sindoor as a Strategic Benchmark: Real-World Combat Lessons for Global Partners

Underscoring that New Delhi's security policies are founded on validated field execution rather than theoretical frameworks, the Defence Minister presented India's operational model against asymmetric warfare:

Decisive Strike on Terror Infrastructure: Singh highlighted Operation Sindoor as tangible evidence of India’s zero-tolerance policy against proxy terror networks, reiterating that cross-border threats will be addressed with direct, preemptive military action.

Tested Tactical Doctrines: Stressing that India's defense forces have honed their response doctrines through active operational engagements, Singh noted that every anti-terror strategy implemented by New Delhi has been verified in live combat theaters.

Framework for Practical Collaboration: India extended an open offer to ADMM-Plus partner countries to enhance multilateral counter-terror preparedness via synchronized military exercises, comprehensive institutional capacity building, and rapid tactical intelligence sharing.

Safeguarding Vital Sea Lanes: Championing UNCLOS and Freedom of Navigation in Indo-Pacific

Against the backdrop of mounting maritime frictions in the disputed South China Sea and emerging bottlenecks along key trade routes, Singh called for practical enforcement of international maritime law:

Action Over Declarations: Addressing disruptions to commercial shipping arteries, the minister remarked that mere statements on maritime safety are insufficient when international trade routes confront evolving security challenges.

Commitment to UNCLOS Principles: Singh underscored that India's advocacy for the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), unrestricted freedom of navigation, and unhindered overflight is not directed against any single nation, but aimed at protecting the collective sovereign rights of all regional states.

Collective Security Architecture: Emphasizing India's vision of a prosperous, resilient Indo-Pacific, Singh noted that regional stability cannot remain an aspirational slogan, but must be sustained through collective defense cooperation, international law compliance, and mutual respect among sovereign partners.

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