India expresses displeasure over US selling F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan

  • 7 years ago
India today has expressed disappointment in strong words over US administration’s decision to sell eight F16 fighter jets to Pakistan. Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar summoned US Ambassador Richard Verma to convey India's "displeasure".Tthe US Defence Security Cooperation Agency - a wing of the Pentagon - said in a statement, adding that this proposed sale contributes to the US foreign policy objectives and national security goals by helping to improve the security of a strategic partner in South Asia.

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