Rajnath Singh at 11th ADMM-Plus in Vientiane: rule-based order, calls for ADMM-Plus climate defence strategy
On 21 November 2024 in Vientiane, Lao PDR, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told the 11th ADMM-Plus that India stands for freedom of navigation and a rule-based order in the Indo-Pacific, and called for an ADMM-Plus Defence Strategy on Climate Change.
Summary
On 21 November 2024, addressing the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Vientiane, Lao PDR, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India stands for freedom of navigation and overflight, unimpeded lawful commerce and adherence to international law in the Indo-Pacific. He said it was 'providential' that the meeting was held in Laos, which has internalised Buddhist principles of peace, and that India has always practised dialogue to resolve complex issues. Noting the link between climate change and security, he called for developing an ADMM-Plus Defence Strategy on Climate Change. The forum comprised the 10 ASEAN countries, eight Plus countries and Timor-Leste, and was chaired by Laos' Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Gen Chansamone Chanyalath.
Key facts
- Forum
- 11th ADMM-Plus, Vientiane, 21 Nov 2024
- India's stand
- Freedom of navigation, lawful commerce, international law
- Proposal
- ADMM-Plus Defence Strategy on Climate Change
- Members
- 10 ASEAN + 8 Plus countries + Timor-Leste
- Chair
- Gen Chansamone Chanyalath (Laos)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
At the 11th ADMM-Plus on 21 November 2024, Rajnath Singh called for developing which of the following?
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Correct answer: D — An ADMM-Plus Defence Strategy on Climate Change
PIB (Defence): the Raksha Mantri called for developing an ADMM-Plus Defence Strategy on Climate Change.
Who chaired the 11th ADMM-Plus held in Vientiane in November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Gen Chansamone Chanyalath, Deputy PM and Defence Minister of Laos
PIB (Defence): the meeting was chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister of Laos General Chansamone Chanyalath.
Consider the following statements about the 11th ADMM-Plus: 1. It comprised the 10 ASEAN countries, eight Plus countries and Timor-Leste. 2. It was held in Vientiane, Lao PDR. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Defence): the forum consisted of 10 ASEAN countries, eight Plus countries and Timor-Leste, and was held at Vientiane, Lao PDR. Both are correct.