Toggle navigation Lieutenant General Manoj Pande, Commander-in-chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command, addressed a webinar on Friday on 'Changing Dynamics of Indian Ocean Region'. Joint Naval exercises tool for projection of nation's soft power, says Lt Gen Manoj Pande ANI | Updated: Dec 18, 2020 14:54 IST New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): Highlighting India's "resolve and commitment" towards joint Naval exercises, Lieutenant General Manoj Pande, Commander-in-chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command on Friday said that besides generating goodwill, joint exercises are a tool for projection of a nation's soft power. Addressing a webinar on 'Changing Dynamics of Indian Ocean Region', Lt Gen Pande said, "Besides generating goodwill, Joint exercises with foreign navies are also a tool for projection of a nation's soft power i.e culture, language, culture, customs and beliefs and help establish a unique spirit of bonding."