
Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh addresses German MPs during a high-level meeting at the German Parliament in Berlin on April 21, 2026. Photo: X/@SpokespersonMoD
In the background ongoing West Asian conflictMinister of Defense Rajnath Singh said that the disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are not distant events, they are a stark reality with direct implications for India’s security and economic stability.
Speaking before the German Parliament’s Standing Committee on Defense and Security on the first day of his three-day visit to the country, he also stated that today’s world is facing new security threats, and technological transformation has made the situation very complex and intricately interconnected.
Published – 22 Apr 2026 09:58 IST





