Uttarakhand Governor Dr Kishan Kant Paul today hailed the role of Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) in nearby Wellington in helping cementing diplomatic ties with friendly foreign nations.
Interaction with overseas students at the prestigious defence institute enabled better diplomatic ties, he said speaking at the convocation of the 72nd Staff Course of DSSC.
Paul exhorted the staff and student officers at the college to discharge their responsibilities with dedication and patriotic fervour in accordance with the traditions of the institution.
He also expressed hope that the college would continue to produce military leaders of impeccable repute and resolve, yearning to serve the nation.
A total of 421 officers of the Indian Armed Forces, 40 officers from 31 friendly foreign countries and five civilian and paramilitary officers graduated from DSSC today.
The Uttarakhand Governor presented medals to award winners and parchments to international student officers, in the presence of DSSC Commandant Lt Gen Amrik Singh.
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