India holds defence talks with Vietnam, South Korea and UK at CHODs meet in Thailand

Bangkok [Thailand], August 28 (ANI): On the sidelines of the ongoing CHODs 2025 conference in Thailand, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) of India, held a series of meetings with senior defence officials from Vietnam, South Korea and the United Kingdom, the Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) said.

According to HQ IDS' X post, Air Marshal Dixit met Lt Gen Thai Dai Ngoc, Deputy Chief of the General Staff, Vietnam People's Army; Vice Admiral Kang Dong Gil, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Republic of Korea Armed Forces; and General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, Chief of the Naval Staff, Royal Navy, United Kingdom.

"The multilateral discussions revolved around broadening #DefenceCooperation, advancing #MaritimeCollaboration, deepening professional military exchanges and exploring new domains of partnership including technology and #HADR cooperation. These engagements reaffirmed a shared commitment to strengthen strategic dialogue, foster practical cooperation and contribute collectively towards peace, security & stability in the #IndoPacific and beyond," the HQ IDS said.

In continuation of these multilateral engagements, Air Marshal Dixit also held bilateral talks with the Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), Admiral Samuel Paparo. The discussions underscored India's focus on strengthening defence partnerships across the Indo-Pacific, HQ IDS added.

According to HQ IDS, the meeting underscored the deepening defence cooperation between the two nations, aimed at enhancing regional security and stability in the Indo-Pacific.