United States defence pact won't compromise India: Prime Minister
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday cleared the air on a controversial defence pact with the US that empowers Washington to inspect sensitive Indian military installations where US-sold equipments are deployed.
He said there was no provision in the end-use monitoring agreement (EUMA) for on-site inspections or granting of teh US access to any military site or sensitive areas.
The PM told Lok Sabha there was no provision in the EUMA for any unilateral action by the US.
Singh said, "India has the sovereign right to jointly decide the verification procedure.
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He said there was no provision in the end-use monitoring agreement (EUMA) for on-site inspections or granting of teh US access to any military site or sensitive areas.
The PM told Lok Sabha there was no provision in the EUMA for any unilateral action by the US.
Singh said, "India has the sovereign right to jointly decide the verification procedure.
To read the full article, click here..
To read the ePaper, visit: http://epaper.hindustantimes.com/
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