China-Pak military nexus a matter of serious concern: Antony

New Delhi, Nov 27 (PTI) Voicing great concern over the
military nexus between China and Pakistan, Defence Minister A
K Antony on Friday said India will have to be vigilant at all
times.

"The nexus between China and Pakistan in the military
sphere remains an area of great concern," he said speaking at
the Institute of Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA) founders'
day event here.
"We have to carry out continuous appraisal of Chinese
military capabilities and shape our responses accordingly. At
the same time, we need to be vigilant at all times," he said.
New Delhi feels the China-Pakistan military nexus is
detrimental to its interests and the strategic balance in the
South Asian region.
Another area of concern for India is Chinese transfer
of equipment and technology for Pakistan's nuclear weapon
programme. China has helped Pakistan build two nuclear
reactors in the Punjab province and continues to support its
nuclear programme.
China is Pakistan's largest defence supplier. These
include short-range ballistic missiles, fighter aircraft,
frigates with helicopters, T-85 tanks, jet trainers besides
arms and ammunition.
The Defence Minister said India is hopeful that China
would reciprocate to its initiatives aimed at mutual
prosperity and understanding. (MORE) PTI NCB
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