India and Brunei are teaming up to boost their military friendship, concentrating on security, joint military drills, and sharing secrets.
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is heading to Brunei soon, India is getting its act together to set up a defense team that will work closely with Brunei.
The idea came from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and is all about making the friendship between the two countries stronger in defense and security.
This move is a big deal for India because it shows its bigger plans for the Indo-Pacific area.
This defense team is going to be a place where they talk regularly, work together on defense tech, do military exercises together, and share secrets.
It’s all part of India’s plan to get closer to Southeast Asian countries, especially as they’re worried about what’s happening in the region.
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Brunei, which is a big deal in the ASEAN group, usually stays out of fights in the region but is still important because of its location and its interest in making its military stronger.
The talks about this defense team are going to focus on keeping the seas safe, fighting terrorism, and helping each other get better at defense.
The MEA has said this is all about India’s Act East policy, which is about making friends with ASEAN countries and making sure the Indo-Pacific stays peaceful.
PM Modi’s visit is going to help make this happen, with the hope of making deals and working together more closely.
Setting up this defense team is a big step for India and Brunei, showing they’re both serious about working together to deal with security issues and help make the region a better place.
