NEW DELHI: India is hopeful that the border confrontation with China in eastern Ladakh will find a peaceful solution but the Army is also prepared for any eventuality, said Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Narvane on Tuesday.

Addressing the annual press conference, the Army chief said that all logistics have been taken care of in case of any eventuality and the Army has maintained a high state of alertness all along the northern borders.

A broad roadmap has been prepared to bring in all the new technologies to develop a technology-enabled army to meet challenges of future, said the chief.

On Pakistan resorting to terrorism, Narvane said that India has sent a clear message of zero-tolerance towards terrorist activities.

“Pakistan continues to embrace terrorism. We have zero-tolerance for terror. We reserve our right to respond at a time and place of our own choosing and with precision,” said Narvane.

Without mixing words, the Army chief said that India cannot wish away collusion among threat countries.

“Pakistan and China together form a potent threat and the threat of collusivity cannot be wished away,” he said, adding, that the Army keeps modifying its preparedness based on geopolitical developments.

Reflecting on the year gone by, Narvane said that the last year was full of challenges.

“…we had to walk the talk and meet the challenges. We did so and came out on the top. The main challenge was CO19 and the situation at the northern borders.”(Agency)