Can't be out of bandwagon: Army chief on talks with Taliban

January 10, 2019 13:17

The army has managed the situation well along the borders with China and Pakistan and there should be no cause for concern, army chief Gen Bipin Rawat said on Thursday.

Rawat, speaking at his annual press conference, also said the situation in Jammu and Kashmir needs to be improved further.

"We are only facilitators for peace in J&K," he said.

"We have managed the situation well along the northern and western borders," Gen Rawat said, adding that there should be no cause for concern.

Talking about talks with Taliban, Rawat said, "We have interests in Afghanistan. We can't be out of bandwagon."

On talks with Hurriyat, Rawat said, "Our position is very clear that shun the gun and stop taking support from the western neighbour. Talks can happen only if they shun violence."

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