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"But it is not against any particular country, but (only)
to meet any eventuality. I think there is a misunderstanding,"
the Indian Minister said to a query about the notion that the
modernisation plans are aimed at any neighbouring country.

Antony said as a general policy, India was trying to be
friendly with all its neighbours.
In spite of the fact that there are certain differences
with China, India is trying to improve the relations, which
had in fact increased in terms of trade and cultural
exchanges, he added.
"Of course, there is a long pending border dispute. But
both India and China are trying for an amicable solution
through discussions, which are going on," he added.
To buttress the point that the bilateral relations were
growing, Antony said Indian Defence Secretary had visited
China last month to hold discussions with their leadership and
the armies of China and India had done joint exercises in the
recent years.
Asked why China and Pakistan were not invited to the
DefExpo this year, Antony said Beijing was requested to attend
the AeroIndia show in the southern Indian city of Bangalore
last year but they had not participated then.
"Since they were not keen on attending, we did not send
them any invitation this time. Regarding Pakistan, we have not
invited them till date," he added. PTI NCB
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