Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday (October 1) said that India’s emphasis on the rule of law and freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific is not targeted at any particular country but is aimed at safeguarding the interests of all stakeholders. His comments come at a time when there is mounting concern over China’s increasingly assertive and aggressive military posturing in the region.

The Defence Minister, addressing a conclave of defence ministers of ASEAN member states and the bloc's dialogue partners in Kuala Lumpur, said that India firmly believes that the Indo-Pacific should remain open, inclusive, and free from any form of "coercion".

Emphasises ‘collective security’

He also emphasised the approach of "collective security" to ensure the sovereignty of every nation in the

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