The first meeting of the India-Brunei Joint Working Group (JWG) on Defence Cooperation was held in New Delhi on 9 December 2025, marking a key step in implementing the India-Brunei Defence Partnership established on 4 February 2023. The meeting focused on expanding military-to-military engagement, enhancing joint training, and strengthening maritime security, including protection of sea lanes, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR), and capacity building.
Key Highlights
- Formalisation: The Terms of Reference (ToR) for the JWG were signed by Mr. Amitabh Prasad, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Defence, India, and Ms. Poh Kui Choon, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Brunei.
- Strategic Cooperation: Discussions included Defence Industrial Cooperation and Technology Partnerships to deepen bilateral strategic ties.
- Diplomatic Engagement: Ms. Poh Kui Choon met India’s Defence Secretary, Mr. Rajesh Kumar Singh, and visited the New Defence PSU Bhawan, which integrates sixteen Defence Public Sector Undertakings.
- Shared Vision: Both nations reaffirmed their commitment to peace, stability, and adherence to a rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific region.
Summary
India and Brunei inaugurated their Joint Working Group on Defence Cooperation to strengthen bilateral ties through joint training, maritime security, defence industrial collaboration, and technology partnerships. The formal signing of the ToR establishes a structured framework for long-term defence engagement, reinforcing both nations’ commitment to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.
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