Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has termed Operation Sindoor as a testament to India’s transformation into a strong, confident and capable nation. Interacting with the Indian diaspora in Republic of Korea, the Defence Minister said that the operation was proof that India will not tolerate terrorism in any form. He added that while India remains committed to its No First Use policy, it will not tolerate any form of nuclear blackmail. Mr Singh reiterated the Government’s commitment to achieve self-reliance in defence manufacturing. He added that defence exports are poised to reach 50 thousand crore rupees within the next one to two years while defence production is projected to rise to 1.75 lakh crore rupees in the next couple of months. The Minister asserted that India is now emerging as a global power that offers solutions to the world, reflecting the transformation of the country in the last decade.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also chaired the India-RoK Defence Industry Business Round Table in Seoul. In his address, Mr Singh said that the success of India-Korea industrial cooperation in the commercial sector demonstrates the enormous potential of long-term trusted partnerships between the two countries. He said, the time has now come to extend this successful model into the defence sector, where technology, innovation, manufacturing capability, and strategic trust are becoming increasingly interconnected. The Minister noted that the two countries can jointly develop and produce advanced technologies and defence systems for the future.
During the event, two agreements were also signed, signalling a promising future for India-Korea defence innovation and technology partnership. The agreements are expected to facilitate enhanced collaboration between the defence industries of both countries and promote technology cooperation and capacity building.
