India Advocates for an Open Indo-Pacific at Japan Summit

Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi emphasized India's commitment to regional stability and a free Indo-Pacific at a land forces summit in Japan. The summit gathered military leaders from several countries, amidst concerns over China's military actions. Discussions focused on enhancing multinational defense cooperation in the region.

India's Army Chief, Gen Upendra Dwivedi, reaffirmed the nation's dedication to regional stability and an open Indo-Pacific during a virtual address at a land forces summit in Japan.

The event, which convened army leaders from Japan, the United States, Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and South Korea, occurred amid rising global apprehensions about China's military advancements in the Indo-Pacific area.

This summit served as a crucial platform for military officials from participating nations to share ideas on enhancing multinational defense collaboration and addressing shared security challenges, according to Indian military representatives.

(With inputs from agencies.)