Pakistan voices concern at US-India military pact
Pakistan voices concern at US-India military pact
06.30.2005, 12:18 PM
ISLAMABAD (AFX) - Pakistan has expressed concern over the signing of a defence pact between the US and its traditional rival India, saying that it could destabilize the strategic balance in the region.
'The induction of advance weapons system into the region is a matter of concern for Pakistan, as it could destabilize strategic balance in the region,' the foreign office said in a statement.
US and Indian defence ministers signed a 10-year agreement on Tuesday, paving the way for joint weapons production, cooperation on missile defence and possible lifting of US export controls for sensitive military technologies.
06.30.2005, 12:18 PM
ISLAMABAD (AFX) - Pakistan has expressed concern over the signing of a defence pact between the US and its traditional rival India, saying that it could destabilize the strategic balance in the region.
'The induction of advance weapons system into the region is a matter of concern for Pakistan, as it could destabilize strategic balance in the region,' the foreign office said in a statement.
US and Indian defence ministers signed a 10-year agreement on Tuesday, paving the way for joint weapons production, cooperation on missile defence and possible lifting of US export controls for sensitive military technologies.
posted by India News Watch at 9:57 AM
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