Pak has approached US for sophisticated weapons: Krishna

Pakistan has approached the US and other countries for acquiring more sophisticated weapons on lease basis,SM Krishna informed the Rajya Sabha.

Pakistan has approached the US and other countries for acquiring more sophisticated weapons on lease basis,Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday.

Minister of External Affairs S M Krishna in a written reply said government has consistently drawn the attention of the US and other countries to the need for proper benchmarks and accountability to prevent the diversion of assistance provided to Pakistan for use in its military build up against India.

He said the country has also stressed the need for constant vigilance as also close monitoring of such assistance being provided.

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Government closely monitors all strategic programmes in India’s neighbourhood and remains committed to taking all necessary steps to safeguard the nation’s security,the minister said.

To another question,Krishna said government expects Pakistan to act with purpose against the perpetrators of the Mumbai attack and also unearth the wider conspiracy which motivated,planned and launched the attack.

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