Question : JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE



(a) whether as per the Indo-Pakistan Border agreement each side has to give prior notice for any joint military exercise to be carried out within the radius of 50-75 km. along the Line of Control (LoC);

(b) if so, whether a joint military exercise of Pakistani and Chinese armies is being carried out merely 25 kms. away from the border area of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan and if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the steps being taken by the Government to deal with any potential danger caused thereby?

Answer given by the minister



MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI A.K. ANTONY)

(a) Yes, Madam.

(b) No, Madam. There is no information regarding such an exercise being carried out.

(c) Does not arise.