It was under the guidance of the then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee that a Task Force consisting of a Group of Ministers was constituted to study the recommendations proposed to the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) for creating a post of CDS
MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar added that the Antonio Guterres should instead urge Pakistan to end cross-border terrorism that threatens the right to life of the people of India.
The White House reiterated that the trip will strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries and highlight the strong bond between the people of India and the States.