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Rajnath Singh Unveils RAKSHA Defence Diplomacy Roadmap for India
India has released a new document called RAKSHA about working with other countries on defence and security.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled it in New Delhi on Thursday.
The plan covers the next 10 years.
It aims to build stronger security partnerships with friendly countries.
It also supports military exercises, training, and sharing useful practices.
India wants to make more defence equipment at home and export it to other countries.
The plan also gives importance to safety at sea, especially in the Indian Ocean Region.
Singh separately discussed expanding defence manufacturing cooperation with Belgium.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released the RAKSHA document in New Delhi on Thursday.
The document presents a 10-year roadmap for India’s global defence partnerships and diplomacy.
Its key pillars include strategic partnerships, capacity building, indigenous defence manufacturing and exports, and maritime security.
RAKSHA seeks to strengthen India’s role as a Net Security Provider and First Responder in the Indian Ocean Region.
Singh also discussed expanding India-Belgium defence cooperation, including multiple industrial pacts and contracts.
- Who
- India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released the document, with senior defence, foreign-affairs and security officials present.
- What
- The RAKSHA document sets out an actionable 10-year roadmap for India’s defence diplomacy and global security partnerships.
- Where
- New Delhi, including a release event at Kartavya Bhawan.
- When
- Thursday; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Why
- To align India’s national security objectives with international cooperation, strengthen defence partnerships and manufacturing, and support regional stability.
Key facts
- Document
- RAKSHA, a document on defence diplomacy
- Time frame
- The next 10 years
- Core pillars
- Strategic partnerships, capacity building, indigenous defence manufacturing and exports, and maritime security
- Manufacturing objective
- Position India as a reliable global defence manufacturing hub and exporter
- Regional role
- Strengthen India’s role as a Net Security Provider and First Responder in the Indian Ocean Region
- India-Belgium cooperation
- Multiple memoranda of understanding and contracts were signed concerning defence industrial cooperation
Quotes
Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence
Official communications account of India’s Ministry of Defence
“The world is witnessing a time of great geopolitical and economic turmoil. Most of it is not our doing, but we have to handle the challenges. In such situations, meeting a friend and partner like you provides a useful opportunity to exchange views and perspectives.”
republicworld.com
“Raksha Mantri released the landmark ‘RAKSHA’ document on defence diplomacy in New Delhi, setting a 10-year roadmap to strengthen global security partnerships.”
republicworld.com
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