Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has welcomed the calm along the Line of Control (LoC) and said India wants to have friendly relationship with Pakistan. He, however, added that this does not mean India will not be prepared for any eventuality. Mr. Parrikar said this while addressing a press conference at the Aerospace and Defence exhibition – Aero India in Bengaluru yesterday.<br/><br/>Responding to a question on reports of ceasefire violations declining since Qamar Bajwa took over as Pakistan's army chief last November, Mr Parrikar said he appreciates that the new Pakistani General has managed to make his forces understand their neighbour's concerns.'<br/><br/>Responding to another question on reports of China deploying aircraft capable of carrying nuclear weapons along the Indian border, the Defence Minister said if security interests of India are in danger, the government will take adequate steps to protect the country.