WASHINGTON: The government of India has express concerned over United States decision to sell of AH-1Z Viper Attack helicopters to Pakistan.
The government has asked US to consider the impact on India’s security before firming up such supplies.
Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in a written letter said Government has sensitised the US of our concerns on US military sales to Pakistan.
Government has consistently conveyed to the US that it must take into account India, US relations and the impact on India’s security in deciding its military assistance to Pakistan, further in the letter.
“Most recently, we have noted that the US State Department made a determination approving possible foreign military sales to Pakistan of AH-1Z Viper Attack helicopters, AGM-114R Hellfire II missiles and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $952 million,” she added.
