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I am delighted to be meeting you in person on the sidelines of ADMM (ASEAN Defence Ministers\u2019 Meeting\u2013Plus: ADMM-Plus).<br \/>\nOn this occasion, I feel a new chapter will begin today with the signing of the Defence Framework&#8230;I am confident that under your leadership, India-US relations will further strengthen,\u201d the ANI quoted Indian defence minister as saying.<br \/>\nAs Washington looks to tackle China\u2019s growing assertiveness in the region, Hegseth is expected to meet the defence ministers of Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand, among others, said an official, who spoke on condition of anonymity.<br \/>\nDelegations from Australia, New Zealand, South Korea and Russia are attending the meeting of defence ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Framework is considered cornerstone for regional stability and deterrence, says Defence Sec Pete Hegseth New Delhi The United States has signed a 10-year defence framework agreement with India, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday. 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