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ISLAMABAD, Feb 14 (KUNA) -- Pakistan on Sunday has expressed surprise and disappointment at the Indian government's reaction regarding purchase of F-16s from the United States.
Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson, Mohammed Nafees Zakaria in a statement in federal capital Islamabad said that the Indian government's reaction surprised and disappointed Pakistan.
He said that the Indian army and arsenal stock is much larger and they are the largest importer of defense equipment. "As regards F-16 sale, Pakistan and the United States closely cooperate in countering terrorism.
US spokesperson clearly announced that the sale is to enhance precision strike capability," said the spokesperson.
The statement by Pakistan Foreign Office came after India summoned US envoy in New Delhi to convey its displeasure regarding the Obama administration's decision to notify the sale of eight Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter jets, along with training, radar and other equipment. (end)
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