Disengagement and de-escalation best way forward: Rajnath on Ladakh stand-off
The HinduThe ongoing talks between India and China for peaceful resolution of the stand-off in Eastern Ladakh will continue and the best way forward is “disengagement and de-escalation”, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, addressing the Army Commanders Conference on April 19. “It is our ‘Whole-of-Government’ approach to ensure availability of best weapons, equipment and clothing to our troops braving extreme weather and hostile forces to defend our territorial integrity,” Mr. Singh said addressing the first edition of the biannual ACC which began on April 17. On the situation along the western borders, Mr. Singh talking of the Army’s response to cross-border terrorism said that proxy war by the adversary continues. “The synergised operations in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir are contributing to increased stability and peace in the region and the same should continue, and for this I again compliment the Indian Army,” he said referring to the joint efforts by Central Armed Police Forces, police and the Army.