India Committed to Regional Stability and a Free, Open Indo-Pacific: Army Chief

GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 14th Dec. Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday reaffirmed India’s dedication to ensuring regional stability and its pursuit of a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific. His remarks were made during a virtual address at the Land Forces Summit held in Japan, where he spoke on India’s security and strategic perspectives in the Indian Ocean Region.

The summit brought together army chiefs and senior generals from various nations, including Japan, the United States, Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and South Korea. The gathering served as a crucial platform for discussing security concerns, challenges, and the importance of enhancing multinational defense cooperation.

In his address, Gen Dwivedi emphasized the need to strengthen defense ties and collaborative efforts to address the evolving security dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region. He also underlined India’s unwavering commitment to fostering a peaceful and secure environment in the region.

The Army Chief’s comments came amid rising global concerns over China’s increasing military presence and assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific. Gen Dwivedi reiterated that India stands firm in its resolve to contribute to regional security and stability, maintaining its focus on promoting peace and cooperation through a multilateral approach.

The summit, according to Indian military officials, offered an opportunity for the participating nations to exchange ideas and perspectives on regional security, highlighting the need for stronger defense collaborations to secure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.

The discussions were centered on shared security challenges and opportunities, with a focus on ensuring a balanced approach to defense cooperation in the face of growing geopolitical tensions.