Jaishankar responds to US F-16 package to Pakistan, says 'You're not fooling anybody'
2 years, 2 months ago

Jaishankar responds to US F-16 package to Pakistan, says 'You're not fooling anybody'

India TV News  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has raised questions over the "merits" of the US-Pakistan relationship and said that Washington's ties with Islamabad have not served the "American interest". "It's a relationship that has neither ended up serving Pakistan well nor serving the American interests," Jaishankar said at an event organized by the Indian American community in Washington on Sunday. Just weeks ago, for the first time since 2018, US State Department approved a Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Pakistan for the sustainability of the Pakistan Air Force F-16 fleet and equipment at the cost of USD 450 million. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh promptly conveyed to US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin India's concerns over Washington's decision to provide a sustenance package for Pakistan's F-16 fleet.

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S Jaishankar on US Elections: ‘We Don't Comment on Other People's Polls, Hope They Don’t Comment On Ours’
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Jaishankar reveals how India plans to tackle China and Pakistan as he reassumes External Affairs ministry

India TV News  

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‘Some specific things’: Jaishankar draws distinction between US, Canada charges
1 year ago

‘Some specific things’: Jaishankar draws distinction between US, Canada charges

Hindustan Times  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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External Affairs Minister Jaishankar indicates F-16 issue came up with Blinken
2 years, 2 months ago

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar indicates F-16 issue came up with Blinken

The Hindu  

India has objected at various levels to the U.S. providing Pakistan assistance for its F-16s, and asked whether this $450 million sustainment package for the fighter jets came up during his talks with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar indicated that it did. Speaking to a diaspora group on Sunday, Mr Jaishankar had said, ““You’re …

Explained | Why Is India Upset Over the US F-16 Sustenance Package to Pakistan?
2 years, 2 months ago

Explained | Why Is India Upset Over the US F-16 Sustenance Package to Pakistan?

The Quint  

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After Jaishankar's 'not fooling anybody' jab, US responds on F-16 aid to Pak
2 years, 2 months ago

After Jaishankar's 'not fooling anybody' jab, US responds on F-16 aid to Pak

Hindustan Times  

The United States defended itself Tuesday from foreign minister S Jaishankar's sharp attack over support for Pakistan's F-16 fighter jets, saying it did not view its relationship with Delhi and Islamabad 'in relation to one another'. On Sunday, Jaishankar called on the US to reflect on its relationship with Pakistan, observing it 'is not fooling anyone' by claiming support for …

‘Look to Both as Partners’: US’ Scrambled Reaction to Jaishankar’s Remarks on F-16 Deal with Pak
2 years, 2 months ago

‘Look to Both as Partners’: US’ Scrambled Reaction to Jaishankar’s Remarks on F-16 Deal with Pak

News 18  

India and Pakistan are both partners of the US with different points of emphasis, the Biden administration said Monday, a day after visiting External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar questioned the rationale behind the latest American F-16 security assistance to Islamabad. Early this month, the Biden administration approved a USD 450 million F-16 fighter jet fleet sustainment programme to Pakistan, reversing …

US responds to S Jaishankar's remarks on F-16 deal with Pakistan
2 years, 2 months ago

US responds to S Jaishankar's remarks on F-16 deal with Pakistan

India TV News  

US response to Jaishankar: India and Pakistan are both partners of the US with different points of emphasis, the Biden administration said Monday, a day after visiting External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar questioned the rationale behind the latest American F-16 security assistance to Islamabad. Early this month, the Biden administration approved a USD 450 million F-16 fighter jet fleet sustainment …

‘Not fooling anyone’: Jaishankar on US support for Pakistan F-16s
2 years, 2 months ago

‘Not fooling anyone’: Jaishankar on US support for Pakistan F-16s

Hindustan Times  

The US is not “fooling anyone” by saying that the support for Pakistan Air Force’s F-16s was meant for counterterrorism, India’s external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday, urging Washington to reflect on its ties with Islamabad and the price it has paid for a relationship that has served neither side well. Speaking at a community event soon after …

'You're not fooling anybody...' Jaishankar responds to US F-16 package for Pakistan
2 years, 2 months ago

'You're not fooling anybody...' Jaishankar responds to US F-16 package for Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has raised questions over the "merits" of the US-Pakistan relationship and said that Washington's ties with Islamabad have not served the "American interest". "It's a relationship that has neither ended up serving Pakistan well nor serving the American interests," Jaishankar said at an event organized by the Indian American community in Washington on Sunday. Just …

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