Talks to go on, Army to stand firm: Rajnath Singh on India-China standoff

TIL Desk/National/New Delhi/ Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has expressed confidence that the ongoing talks between China and India for a peaceful resolution of the eastern Ladakh standoff will continue while Indian troops stand “firm” in the region.

In an address at a conference of the top Army Commanders, he said ensuring the availability of the best weapons, equipment and clothing to the troops braving extreme weather and “hostile forces” to defend territorial integrity is a national responsibility.

The defence minister also commended the Army for its firm response to cross-border terrorism. “Commenting on the current situation along the Northern borders, the Raksha Mantri expressed full confidence that while troops are standing firm, the ongoing talks for peaceful resolution of crisis will continue,” the defence ministry said in a statement.