Archive · 10 Dec 2025
India, Brunei Strengthen Defence Ties
India and Brunei had their first big meeting to talk about how they can work together in defence.
They talked about soldiers training together, keeping the seas safe, and helping each other in disasters.
They also signed an important document to make their partnership official.
Both countries promised to keep working together to make the Indo-Pacific region peaceful and stable.
India and Brunei held their first Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on defence cooperation in New Delhi.
The meeting focused on military exchanges, maritime security, disaster relief, and industry partnerships.
Both countries signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) to formalize the JWG.
The JWG will serve as the official platform to assess and expand defence initiatives.
Both delegations reaffirmed their commitment to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.
- Who
- India and Brunei
- What
- Inaugural Joint Working Group (JWG) on Defence Cooperation meeting
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To boost defence cooperation and establish a structured partnership
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Event
- Inaugural Joint Working Group (JWG) Meeting
- Co-Chairs
- Amitabh Prasad (India), Poh Kui Choon (Brunei)
- Key Focus Areas
- Military exchanges, maritime security, HADR, capacity-building, industry partnerships
- Outcome
- Signed Terms of Reference (ToR) for JWG
- Commitment
- Shared commitment to Indo-Pacific peace and stability