Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said, Operation Sindoor was a symbol of India’s will power and capability, and a message to the world that India is always ready to respond to every challenge. Addressing the Naval Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi today, the Defence Minister commended the Indian Navy for creating a deterrent posture that forced Pakistan to remain in the harbour or near its coast. He asserted that the world witnessed the operational readiness, professional capability and strength of the Navy during the Operation. He described the Indian Navy’s presence in the Indian Ocean Region as a matter of comfort for the friendly nations and discomfort for those who seek to destabilise the region.

The Defence Minister stated that Indian Ocean Region has become the center of contemporary geopolitics. He highlighted that the Indian Navy, through its multi-dimensional capabilities, has played a leadership role in the region. He added that in the last six months,  ships, submarines and Naval aircraft have been deployed at an unprecedented scale. In addition, Indian Navy has provided safe passage to 335 merchant vessels, equaling 1.2 million metric tons of cargo and a trade value of 5.6 billion dollars.