Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India will hold no talks with Pakistan except on Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), accusing Islamabad of making terrorism a part of its state policy. Speaking at the Kargil War Memorial, he said Operation Sindoor demonstrated India's ability to respond decisively to cross-border terrorism.

India and Australia reaffirmed their commitment to freedom of navigation and secure maritime trade amid disruptions caused by the West Asia crisis. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Australian Deputy PM Richard Marles also announced plans to develop a defence cooperation MoU