Preparedness is best deterrent : Jaitley

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New Delhi : A four- day Naval Commanders’ Conference commenced on May 2, 2017, morning in New Delhi. Defence Minister  Arun Jaitley addressed the Naval Commanders’ and interacted with them along with Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre, Defence Secretary and other senior functionaries of the Ministry of Defence.

Jaitley, in his address, spoke about the prevailing and emerging security situation in the sub- continent as also the expanding presence of the extra regional powers in India Ocean region. He also referred to the situation on the Western Border and its linkage to the internal security. He urged the Commanders’ to remain prepared at all times as “Preparedness is the best Deterrent”.

At the outset, Jaitley complimented the Indian Navy for its professionalism and deep commitment towards protecting the maritime interests of the country including the huge maritime boundary as also meeting a large number of international obligations, in line with the country’s defence diplomacy requirements, according to a PIB release.