J&K: CDS to engage with global military leadership at Shangri-La Dialogue

The CDS will address the academia, think tanks and researchers and speak on the topic ‘Future Wars and Warfare’. Read further on Dynamite News:

New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan will visit Singapore to attend the 22nd edition of the Shangri-La Dialogue, hosted annually by the International Institute for Strategic Studies.

During the visit from May 30 to June 1, General Anil Chauhan will hold bilateral meetings with Chiefs of Defence Forces and senior military leadership from several foreign countries including Australia, European Union, France, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, UK and USA, a Defence Ministry statement said.

The CDS will address the academia, think tanks and researchers and speak on the topic ‘Future Wars and Warfare’. He will also participate in the simultaneous special sessions as part of the event and address on the topic ‘Defence Innovation Solutions for Future Challenges’.

Shangri-La Dialogue is Asia’s premier defence and security summit that brings together defence ministers, military chiefs, policy makers and strategic experts across the globe.

The event will witness leaders from 40 nations addressing the Indo-Pacific Security challenges. The engagements will provide a platform to strengthen defence cooperation, discuss mutual security interests and enhance India’s strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan will visit Singapore from May 30 to June 1 to attend the 22nd edition of the Shangri-La Dialogue, hosted annually by the International Institute for Strategic Studies.

During the visit, General Anil Chauhan will hold bilateral meetings with Chiefs of Defence Forces and senior military leadership from several countries and regions, including Australia, European Union, France, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Earlier Incident

An important meeting was held with the chiefs of the three armies at the Prime Minister's residence, which ended a while ago.

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan, the chiefs of the three armies, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, the Foreign Secretary, the RAW Chief, and the IB Director were also present at this meeting.

On the other hand, talks were also proposed between the DGMO (Director General Military Operations) of India and Pakistan. The time for this conversation was fixed at 12:00 noon, but according to sources, this conversation could not take place at the scheduled time, and it has been delayed. It is expected that this conversation can take place between 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm.

The main issue from India's side in this conversation was about the violation of the ceasefire on May 10. The Indian government says that Pakistan violated the ceasefire just three hours after it was announced, and this has been its old habit. That is why India has not withdrawn its army from the border areas.

India has given a clear message to Pakistan that now if any terrorist activity takes place from Pakistan's side, it will be considered an act of war and will be responded to at the same level. Five major diplomatic decisions taken by the Indian government are still in force. These include bans on trade (import-export), postal services, port services, etc. with Pakistan.

The government also wants there to be no mediation of any third country between India and Pakistan. If any talks are to take place, then it can only be in the context of bringing back Pakistan-occupied Kashmir to India.

According to army sources, the DGMO-level talks are getting delayed because both sides are preparing their points properly. A press conference is also proposed at 2:30 pm after the talks, but if the talks are delayed, the time of the press conference can also be changed.

As soon as the talks are over, the Indian Army will give full information to the media.