India never compromises when it comes to the sovereignty and security of the nation, said the Defence Minister of India, Rajnath Singh, while addressing the Chanakya Defence Dialogue on Friday, adding that India is a firm believer in peace and dialogue.
India is shaping global discussions with a sense of responsibility, strategic autonomy, and confidence rooted in civilisational values, the defence minister then added.
"India's economic growth, technological capabilities, and principled foreign policy have made it a voice of balance and responsibility in the changing global environment, with countries across the Indo-Pacific and the Global South viewing us as a reliable partner," he then added.
"India believes in peace and dialogue, but when it comes to the sovereignty and security of the people, we do not compromise," he said.
New Delhi has managed to earn the global trust due to path-breaking reforms, and its consistent stand for respect of the sovereignty of nations and rules-based order, he added.
"We are strengthening border and maritime infrastructure to support security and connectivity. We are modernising our forces through new platforms, technologies, and structures. We are reforming procurement processes to ensure speed, transparency, and accountability. Through "Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance)", we are building a defence industrial ecosystem that encourages innovation, supports industry, and reduces external dependencies," he said.
Singh stated that India is investing in start-ups, "deep-tech" capabilities, and research and development to shape the future of warfare.
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