New Delhi: The Army Must be prepared for any contingency along northern borders, even as talks with China continue for peaceful resolution of military confrontation in eastern Ladakh, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday.
Addressing the Army Commanders’ Conference, the Defense Minister said the situation in the military standoff in eastern Ladakh with further deployment of troops by both the countries for the last three years remains tense and fluid.
Asks armed forces to maintain strict vigil to ensure security line of actual control, the minister said that “ongoing diplomatic and military talks for a peaceful solution will continue” with China. “Dengagement and de-escalation is the best way forward,” he added.
“It is our ‘whole of government’ approach to ensure availability of best weapons, equipment and clothing to our soldiers who face adverse weather and hostile forces to protect our territorial integrity,” the defense minister said.
Despite several rounds of diplomatic and military talks between the two sides, China has so far refused to withdraw troops from the strategically located key face-off. Depsang Maidan Also at Charding Ninglung Nala Track Junction demchok in eastern Ladakh.
The People’s Liberation Army has also toughened its stand in the eastern theater along the Sikkim-Arunachal Pradesh border, which was manifested in clashes between rival troops across the Yangtse in the crucial Tawang sector on December 9.
Turning to the western front with Pakistan, Singh praised the army’s strong response to the proxy war being waged by the enemy. Rajnath Singh said, “I appreciate the excellent coordination between the CAPFs and the Army in combating the menace of terrorism in J&K. The coordinated operations are contributing to enhance stability and peace in the region and should continue.”
The minister further asked the armed forces to stay abreast of the geopolitical changes across the globe and draw requisite lessons from conflicts like Russia-Ukraine.
“Unconventional and asymmetric warfare, including hybrid warfare, will be part of future conventional warfare,” Rajnath said.
The armed forces must always be prepared for “unforeseen events” that may unfold anytime, “war preparedness” being a constant endeavour. “We should always keep improving our fighting skills,” he said.
Addressing the Army Commanders’ Conference, the Defense Minister said the situation in the military standoff in eastern Ladakh with further deployment of troops by both the countries for the last three years remains tense and fluid.
Asks armed forces to maintain strict vigil to ensure security line of actual control, the minister said that “ongoing diplomatic and military talks for a peaceful solution will continue” with China. “Dengagement and de-escalation is the best way forward,” he added.
“It is our ‘whole of government’ approach to ensure availability of best weapons, equipment and clothing to our soldiers who face adverse weather and hostile forces to protect our territorial integrity,” the defense minister said.
Despite several rounds of diplomatic and military talks between the two sides, China has so far refused to withdraw troops from the strategically located key face-off. Depsang Maidan Also at Charding Ninglung Nala Track Junction demchok in eastern Ladakh.
The People’s Liberation Army has also toughened its stand in the eastern theater along the Sikkim-Arunachal Pradesh border, which was manifested in clashes between rival troops across the Yangtse in the crucial Tawang sector on December 9.
Turning to the western front with Pakistan, Singh praised the army’s strong response to the proxy war being waged by the enemy. Rajnath Singh said, “I appreciate the excellent coordination between the CAPFs and the Army in combating the menace of terrorism in J&K. The coordinated operations are contributing to enhance stability and peace in the region and should continue.”
The minister further asked the armed forces to stay abreast of the geopolitical changes across the globe and draw requisite lessons from conflicts like Russia-Ukraine.
“Unconventional and asymmetric warfare, including hybrid warfare, will be part of future conventional warfare,” Rajnath said.
The armed forces must always be prepared for “unforeseen events” that may unfold anytime, “war preparedness” being a constant endeavour. “We should always keep improving our fighting skills,” he said.