Type: Parliament Questions and Answers

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to satate :-

(a) whether Government is aware of the increasing military/financial support extended to Pakistan by various countries;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether Government sees any possibility of misusing this support, extended for fighting terrorism, against India;

(d) if so, the reaction of Government thereto;

(e) whether Government has raised this apprehension with any of the countries;

(f) if so, their response in this regard; and

(g) the reaction of Government on the suspension/reduction of military aids to Pakistan?

ANSWER: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI E. AHAMED)

(a) to (g) Government is aware that various countries have extended military/financial support to Pakistan.

Government has consistently drawn the attention of the concerned countries to the need for proper bench marks and accountability to prevent the diversion of assistance provided to Pakistan for use against India. Government has also stressed the need for constant vigilance as also close monitoring of such assistance being provided.

Government remains fully vigilant and takes all necessary steps to safeguard India’s security and national interests.

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