US rejects India’s concerns over Pak aid
Thursday, July 2, 2009
The News International, Pakistan, Thursday, July 02, 2009
WASHINGTON: Brushing aside Indian concerns on American assistance for Pakistan, the United States has said the Indians should not worry about Washington’s support for Islamabad and rather back the effort to ratchet up its neighbour’s ability to overcome economic and militancy challenges.
Robert Blake, Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia, rejected the reported contention by visiting Indian parliamentarians last week that Pakistan might divert the US aid to build up its forces against India.
The senior diplomat acknowledged Islamabad’s focus on tamping down militancy in its troubled areas and reaffirmed the Obama Administration’s commitment to dramatically increase economic assistance for Pakistan.
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WASHINGTON: Brushing aside Indian concerns on American assistance for Pakistan, the United States has said the Indians should not worry about Washington’s support for Islamabad and rather back the effort to ratchet up its neighbour’s ability to overcome economic and militancy challenges.
Robert Blake, Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia, rejected the reported contention by visiting Indian parliamentarians last week that Pakistan might divert the US aid to build up its forces against India.
The senior diplomat acknowledged Islamabad’s focus on tamping down militancy in its troubled areas and reaffirmed the Obama Administration’s commitment to dramatically increase economic assistance for Pakistan.
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Labels: India, US Aid, US Pakistan Relations, War on Terror
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