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New Delhi. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday that India-China talks will continue for a peaceful resolution of the eastern Ladakh standoff, while our soldiers stand firmly in this area. The Defense Minister told a conference of top Army commanders that it is a national responsibility to ensure the availability of good quality weapons, equipment and clothing to soldiers facing inclement weather and ‘enemies’ to protect territorial integrity.
The Defense Ministry quoted the Defense Minister as saying that the soldiers are standing firmly on the northern borders. Along with this, the ongoing talks for a peaceful resolution of the crisis will continue. Let us tell you that two weeks after the end of the 13th round of military talks between the Indo-Chinese armies, the Defense Minister has given this statement. The Indian Army had told that neither the Chinese side agreed to its constructive suggestion in the talks nor Beijing could provide any other proposal.
On the situation along the border with Pakistan, Rajnath Singh praised the action of the Indian Army against terrorism. “I appreciate the excellent synergy between the CAPFs/Police forces and the Army in tackling the menace of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir,” he said. Coordinated operations in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is providing a stable and peaceful environment for the overall development of the region. Faith confirmed. “I have full faith in the senior military leadership. The country is proud of its army and the government is committed to help the army move forward on the path of reforms and capacity development.
The four-day conference of the top commanders of the Indian Army began on Monday. In this, a comprehensive review of India’s security challenges including eastern Ladakh, Line of Actual Control (LAC) and Jammu and Kashmir among other areas was done. The Defense Minister lauded the forces for their high level of operational preparedness and capabilities, saying that he personally experienced this during his visits to various forward areas. Singh paid tribute to all the ‘brave’ soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in the discharge of their duty.
He said, “The government is focusing on increasing the combat capability and ensuring the welfare of the soldiers.” He said that the policy of self-reliant India in the defense sector is a big step to meet the future requirements of the armed forces. He lauded the Indian Army for working towards this goal and said that 74% of its contracts were awarded by the Army to Indian vendors in 2020-2021 keeping in mind the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative. “There is no budget constraint for capacity development and meeting other requirements of the Army,” he said.
Singh said that the decision to give permanent commission to women officers in the army is another important decision. Singh in his address also lauded the efforts of Border Roads Organization (BRO) saying that it is working in difficult circumstances to connect remote areas so that citizens living in those places remain connected. He lauded the armed forces for suitably incorporating the latest technologies.
