24 November 2014

In Conversation With National Security Advisor Ajit Doval: Highlights

November 22, 2014 


National Security Advisor Ajit Doval at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit

NEW DELHI: On Saturday, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval spoke at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit.

Here are the highlights:

Security is more than tanks and aircraft. 
India is engaging with nations with conflicting interests. 
The challenge for us is to engage with countries diplomatically. 
Have to ensure that war does not remain a necessary option. 
There are 800 million people in India below the age of 35. We have problems of urbanisation and youth. 
Police modernisation is crucial for securing India. 
Good governance is fundamental to eliminating problems of labour, employment and other issues. 
Will of the nation is the will of its people. 
The country has to start now for technological upgradation. 
If India's economy rises at 8 or 9 per cent, India will be very secure. 
Cyber space is going to be the new frontier. We are aware that we have got experience and scientific capabilities. Cyber war will be fought on a different level.

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