New Delhi: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on friday said India does not "agree" with the US' rationale that sale of F-16 combat jets to Pakistan will help combat terrorism.
In a written reply in Lok Sabha, Mr Parrikar said India has expressed disappointment at the decision of the United States to notify the sale of F-16 aircrafts to Pakistan.
"India does not agree with the US rationale that such arms transfers help to combat terrorism," he said.
Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar had summoned Mr Verma to the South Block and during the 45-minute meeting conveyed to him India's concerns over the US military aid to Pakistan which New Delhi believes used for into anti-India activities.
In a written reply in Lok Sabha, Mr Parrikar said India has expressed disappointment at the decision of the United States to notify the sale of F-16 aircrafts to Pakistan.
"India does not agree with the US rationale that such arms transfers help to combat terrorism," he said.
Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar had summoned Mr Verma to the South Block and during the 45-minute meeting conveyed to him India's concerns over the US military aid to Pakistan which New Delhi believes used for into anti-India activities.
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