Summary of India This Week

India's Defense Progress and Aatmanirbharta

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's progress towards 'Aatmanirbharta' in defense and emerging as a global manufacturing hub during his Independence Day address. The government's focus on indigenous manufacturing has led to self-reliance in defense equipment procurement, with a significant increase in defense production and exports. The Prime Minister also praised the role of the Armed Forces in safeguarding the nation's sovereignty and unity.

India-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

India and Malaysia elevated their bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, signing agreements in education, labor, and tourism during Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's visit to India. Both nations emphasized the deep-rooted friendship and cooperation across various sectors, condemning terrorism and affirming support for ASEAN's unity and centrality. The leaders discussed strengthening defense and security cooperation, enhancing trade relations, and promoting people-to-people exchanges.

India-Japan 2+2 Dialogue and Defense Cooperation

India and Japan lauded the progress made in transferring Unified Complex Radio Antenna (UNICORN) and related technologies during the 2+2 meeting. Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region, rejecting terrorism in all forms and supporting ASEAN's centrality. The ministers discussed deepening security cooperation, enhancing defense engagement, and promoting a rules-based international system, including Security Council reform.

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