Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the Combined Commanders’ Conference in Gujarat. PTI

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, March 5

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday participated in discussions with senior military commanders to address the ongoing modernisation of armed forces, especially focusing on creation of integrated theatre commands and infusion of modern technology.

Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister

Focus on growth

We as a country are looking to strengthen our ability to create secure and stable environment that can facilitate India’s economic growth.

Rajnath joined the Commanders of three armed forces for deliberations at the ongoing Combined Commanders Conference-2021 at Kevadia in Gujarat. Delivering the inaugural address, the minister dwelt upon a wide range of issues affecting the defence and security of the nation. He spoke at length on the emerging nature of military threats, critical role of the armed forces in meeting these threats and the anticipated changes in the nature of warfare in future.

The minister expressed his appreciation and respect to the selfless courage displayed by the soldiers during the eastern Ladakh standoff with the PLA.

Deliberation during the day was over a wide range of issues, some of them held behind closed doors.

India’s resolute response on its borders has helped in positive and peaceful resolution of certain significant issues, he stated. (With inputs from PTI)