Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during his security view visit to Ladakh amid border row with China, interacted with troops at Lukung,along with Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and Army Chief General MM Naravane. Addressing the soldiers, Rajnath Singh said, "talks are underway to resolve the border dispute but to what extent it can be resolved I cannot guarantee. I can assure you, not one inch of our land can be taken by any power in the world. If the solution can be found by talks, there is nothing better."

"Recently what happened between troops of India and China at PP 14, how some of our personnel sacrificed their lives protecting our border. I am happy to meet you all but also saddened because of their loss. I pay my tributes to them," Rajnath Singh said.

Accompanied by Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawatand Army chief General MM Naravane, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reached Leh on Friday (today) morning for a day-long visit to carry out a comprehensive review of the security scenario in the region. Rajnath Singh also visited Staknaand Lukung forward areas.

Defence Minister's visit came just weeks after Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a surprise move had visited forward areas in Leh,Ladakh to boost the confidence of armed forces amid China tension.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Ladakh on July 3 during which he also addressed troops and signal led the country's firmness in dealing with the India-China border row. Singh was originally scheduled to visit Ladakh on July 3 but the trip was deferred.