Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday held a meeting with top brass of the Army and reviewed the overall security challenges facing the country including situation along borders with Pakistan and China, official sources said.
The meeting was attended by Army Chief Gen. Bipin Rawat,Vice Chief of the Army Staff Lieutenant General Devraj Anbu and all the GeneralOfficer Commanding-in-Chiefs (GOC-in-C).
The security challenges along borders with Pakistan andChina were discussed at the meeting, sources said.
According to a defence ministry statement, Singh said,”It is matter of great pride that Indian Army is ready for full spectrumof challenges and it will be ensured that their capabilities keep gettingcontinuously enhanced.”
“Jointmanship of the Indian armed forces will be a keyarea and due endeavours towards the same will be ensured,” he added.
Singh said defence ministry will remain fully committed tospeedily enhance the capabilities of the armed forces, adding ensuring highmorale and motivation of all ranks will be a priority.The ministry said Singh complimented the IndianArmy for ensuring the “highest level” of professionalism and showingcontinuous readiness against external and internal challenges.