New Delhi, Aug 13: India will monitor the actual size and nature of the three billion dollar US package assistance to Pakistan to assess its implications, the Lok Sabha was informed today. Minister of State for External Affairs Digvijay Singh said it is for the United States to define its relationship with Pakistan.

However, the government has consistently conveyed to the United States its expectations that the impact of India's security will be taken into account while deciding on military assistance to Pakistan, he said.
Pak government intends to proceed with present approach of step-by-step normalisation of diplomatic and other links with Pakistan and further steps would be considered based on the progress made and confidence generated, Singh said.