New Delhi: At a time when the nation is going through various problems caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, its neighbouring countries Pakistan and China are creating disputes at around seven thousand kilometres of the shared borders as part of a mission, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday.
"Today, our country is facing several problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, be it in the farm sector or the economy, industries or national security, everything has been impacted by this. You must be aware of the situation created at our northern and eastern borders," Singh said while addressing an event through video conferencing.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh dedicated to the nation 44 bridges built by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) across seven States/Union Territories, through video-conferencing on Monday.
He also laid the foundation stone for Nechiphu Tunnel on road to Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh.
Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat, Army chief MM Naravane and MoS Jitendra Singh were present on the occasion.
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Last week, the Defence Minister had said that the strategically important Atal Tunnel is dedicated to the armed forces protecting India's borders and those living in the remote terrains.
"I do not need to explain the importance of this tunnel. Its strategic importance is understood by everyone. It will ensure speedy and faster transportation of rations, weapons and other logistics. It will also help in faster deployment of personnel. Situated on the border of two nations, it is dedicated to those protecting our borders, and those who live in those areas," Singh said at the inaugural ceremony in Manali.
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(ANI)
