Govt’s top priority Services’ preparedness: Sitharaman

NEW DELHI: Complimenting the tri-services for their performance and achievements in the past, Defence mInister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday assured the Army, Navy and Air Force that preparedness of the Services would be a top priority for the Government.

Speaking at the two-day Unified Commanders’ Conference 2018 that commenced on Monday here, she stressed on the need for greater synergy and jointmanship amongst the Services as well as between the Services and the Ministry.

The Conference provided a platform for discussions at the apex level on all ‘Joint Issues’ amongst the three Services and the Ministry of Defence and enabled stock taking of the previous year and facilitated planning for future.

Besides Sitharaman, the Conference was attended by Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, the three Service Chiefs and other senior military and civil officials. (AGENCIES)