India, Nov. 27 -- India and Indonesia on Thursday reiterated the importance of a free, open, peaceful, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific, anchored in international law and respect for sovereignty, during talks between defence minister Rajnath Singh and his Indonesian counterpart Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin in Delhi.

"Both countries committed to enhancing practical cooperation in maritime domain awareness, cyber resilience, and joint operational readiness. They also reiterated their commitment to maritime security, including coordination in the Indian Ocean," the defence ministry said.

Singh had put the spotlight on the Indo-Pacific region at the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM)-Plus in Kuala Lumpur on November 1, saying it must remain ...