Overview
- Convened in New Delhi on December 9, the inaugural session was co-chaired by Amitabh Prasad and Poh Kui Choon and formalized by signed Terms of Reference.
- Talks prioritized the expansion of military-to-military exchanges and joint training to deepen operational familiarity.
- Both sides outlined cooperation on maritime security with a focus on sea-lane safety as well as Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief.
- Capacity building and prospects for defence-industry and technology partnerships featured prominently in the agenda.
- Poh Kui Choon met Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and toured the new DPSU Bhawan showcasing all 16 Defence Public Sector Undertakings, as both delegations reaffirmed support for a peaceful, rules-based Indo-Pacific.