New Delhi: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and the three service chiefs on Monday interacted with India's defence attaches in 42 countries during which the Pulwama terror attack and the overall security challenges facing the country were also discussed, official sources said.
The two-day conclave of the defence attaches is taking place in the backdrop of soaring tensions between India and Pakistan following the dastardly terror attack carried out by Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed.
Days after the attack in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the armed forces have been given free hand to respond to the strike. Islamabad said it will adequately respond to any action by New Delhi.
The sources said the situation along India's border with China as well as geo-strategic issues relating to India's neighbourhood are also likely to figure in the conclave.
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