New Delhi, Oct 21 (UNI) Naval Commanders' Conference, which started on October 18, concluded in the national capital on Thursday after four days of deliberations over the major challenges and achievements of the Indian Navy over past few months.

The conference was chaired by Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh, who addressed the Naval Commanders on various important issues pertaining to combat readiness, capability enhancement, credibility as Maritime Force, safety, maintenance, op logistics philosophy, infrastructure development and human resource management.

An official statement said the Navy Chief also drew attention to the prevalent security situation and the increasing mandate of Indian Navy in the contested environment of the Indian Ocean Region.

"The Commanders deliberated on methods to optimize outcomes and fulfill operational requirements within the available resource envelope, in all facets such as operations, acquisitions, infrastructure, maintenance, logistics, HR management and training. This along with placing primacy on the operational assets of the Indian Navy were themes of the Naval Commanders’ Conference," the statement said.

The conference was also addressed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on the first day. Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, Army Chief General MM Naravane, and Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Choudhari also participated in the conference. The discussions included wide range of issues including ways to enhance tri-services synergy in view of the evolving regional security scenario.

The meeting comes in the backdrop of rising security concerns following Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, and continuing disturbance at both northern and western borders.

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