At the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, India’s Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh held significant bilateral meetings with key defence officials from the Netherlands, Australia, and the European Union (EU), emphasizing India's commitment to enhancing defence cooperation. With the Netherlands, discussions centered on expanding military-to-military ties and exploring defence industrial collaboration, reflecting the evolving strategic partnership. In talks with Australian Defence Secretary Meghan Quinn, both sides reviewed the progress of the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and identified new areas for cooperation. The engagement with the EU focused on shared security interests, aiming to deepen strategic dialogue. Additionally, Singh paid respects at the Kranji War Memorial, honoring the sacrifices of soldiers during the World Wars, which underscores the historical ties between India and Singapore. He also met with Canada’s Kelvin Brosseau to discuss strengthening defence cooperation, further highlighting the convergence of strategic interests among these nations.