Chandigarh, Nov. 9 -- Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Sunday underlined India's growing maritime significance, stating that the country's future lies in the seas due to its central position in the Indian Ocean region. Speaking at the 'Military Literature Festival' in Chandigarh, he said India has emerged as a preferred partner and first responder for many nations in times of crisis.
Gen. Chauhan noted that while India possesses both land and maritime strength, its expansion on land remains geographically limited. "We cannot move westwards because of Afghanistan, northwards due to China, and the east remains constrained by the internal conflicts in Myanmar," he explained.
He emphasized that the Indian Ocean has now bec...