‘F-16 delivery means strong military ties with Pak'

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 08, 2012, 16:15

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Tags: Pakistan, US, F-16 fighter jets

Washington: The US on Wednesday said the delivery of latest F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan this week reflects that it has maintained a strong military-to-military relationship with Islamabad, despite recent setbacks in their ties.

"The programme represented by this transfer shows that despite setbacks in the bilateral relationship last year our mil-mil cooperation remains ongoing," Pentagon spokesman Commodore William Speaks said.

"We look forward to broadening, expanding, and improving this relationship moving forward," Speaks said in response to a question.

Pakistan on Monday had received the last of the 18 F-16 fighter jets from the US.

Speaks refuted reports that there was any delay in delivery of F-16.

"There was no delay. This final delivery was made as it had originally been scheduled," he said.

PTI

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First Published: Wednesday, February 08, 2012, 16:15

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RAKESH KAPUR - A M R I T S A R
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IS TRYING ITS LEVEL BEST TO PLEASE PAKISTAN AFTER PAKISTAN STOPPING NATO SUPPLIES FOR ITS TROOPS IN AFGANISTAN ( AFTER KILLING OF 24 PAK SOLDIERS IN A NATO ATTACK ). THE SUPPLY OF 18 F-16`S IS ONLY A SERIES OF STEPS THE AMERICA IS USING (IT MAY EVEN UTTER OR DO SOMETHING AGAINST INDIA ) TO RESTORE THE NATO SUPPLY LINE. LET US SEE TO WHICH WAY THE WIND BLOWS.