New Delhi, Dec 9 (UNI) Expanding military-to-military exchanges, strengthening maritime security, enhancing Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief cooperation, and exploring defence industry and technology partnerships were at the core of discussions as India and Brunei held the inaugural meeting of their Joint Working Group (JWG) on Defence Cooperation in the national capital today.
The meeting marked a significant step forward in advancing the bilateral defence partnership between the two nations.
The meeting was co-chaired by Joint Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Amitabh Prasad and Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Brunei, Poh Kui Choon. Prior to the meeting, the co-chairs signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the establishment of JWG on defence cooperation.
The signing of the ToR marked the beginning of a new era of bilateral defence cooperation. The JWG serves as a constructive platform to review ongoing defence engagements and explore new avenues for cooperation.
Both sides welcomed the growing momentum in the defence partnership and agreed to implement a structured roadmap for cooperation under the JWG mechanism. They indorsed their shared commitment to maintaining peace, stability, and rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific region.
The visiting Deputy Permanent Secretary also called on Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi, as part of his two-day visit. Poh Kui Choon also visited DPSU Bhawan, a central hub for all 16 Defence Public Sector Undertakings, to foster collaboration, innovation, and showcase India’s defence manufacturing capabilities to the world.
First India–Brunei Defence JWG charts roadmap for stronger maritime and military ties
