Updated On: 09 May, 2012 02:17 AM IST | | PTI
Warning that a "new axis" of China and Pakistan had emerged in the last few years, the Opposition today pressed the government to step up defence preparedness to match the changing geo-strategic realities.
Participating in a debate in the Rajya Sabha on the functioning of the Defence Ministry, Leader of the Opposition Arun Jaitley said the government should work for self-reliance in the defence production sector.u00a0
A new axis has emerged between China and Pakistan in the last few years which was evident from China's altered stand on Jammu & Kashmir and its involvement in building at least two nuclear reactors for Pakistan, the former Union Minister said.