New Delhi: The four-day Naval Commanders which concluded October 21 discussed a wide range of issues including ways to enhance tri-services synergy in view of the evolving regional security scenario.

The Conference which was inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh saw the Commanders  interact with Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Air Staff.

Chairing the conference, the Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh addressed the Naval Commanders on various important issues pertaining to combat readiness, capability enhancement, credibility as Maritime Force, safety, maintenance, op logistics philosophy, infrastructure development and human resource management.

He drew attention to the prevalent security situation and the increasing mandate of Indian Navy in the contested environment of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).

The Commanders deliberated on methods to optimize outcomes and fulfill operational requirements within the available resource envelope, in all facets such as operations, acquisitions, infrastructure, maintenance, logistics, HR management and training. This along with placing primacy on the operational assets of the Indian Navy were themes of the Naval Commanders’ Conference.

Inaugurating the Conference, the Defence Minister  highlighted the importance of India’s maritime character and geo-strategic location which are the twin factors that have played an important role in the growth of India as a nation and evolution as a civilization.

He had stressed on the need to have strong Navy due to the country’s increasing dependence on the seas for national development, and for proactive engagement with the world.

Singh commended Navy to have lived up to the expectation of the nation by establishing a visible, credible and responsive presence in the IOR.