'India believes in peace but does not compromise on sovereignty, security'

India believes in peace and dialogue, but it does not “compromise” when it comes to the sovereignty and security of the nation, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday, in an indirect message to Pakistan and China.

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In an address at an event, he also said that India has become a voice of balance and responsibility in the current global environment and that nations in the Indo-Pacific and Global South view New Delhi as a reliable partner.

Singh emphasised that the geopolitical uncertainty and challenges such as terrorism, cross-border support to extremist elements, attempts to alter the status quo, maritime pressures, and even information warfare require constant vigilance and that reforms in the military are becoming a strategic necessity rather than a choice.