Pak has approached US for sophisticated weapons: Krishna

New Delhi, Dec 10 (PTI) Pakistan has approached the US
and other countries for acquiring more sophisticated weapons
on lease basis, Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament)
was informed Thursday.

Indian Minister of External Affairs S M Krishna in a
written reply said government has consistently drawn the
attention of the US and other countries to the need for proper
benchmarks and accountability to prevent the diversion of
assistance provided to Pakistan for use in its military build
up against India.
He said the country has also stressed the need for
constant vigilance as also close monitoring of such assistance
being provided.
Government closely monitors all strategic programmes in
India's neighbourhood and remains committed to taking all
necessary steps to safeguard the nation's security, the
minister said.
To another question, Krishna said government expects
Pakistan to act with purpose against the perpetrators of the
Mumbai attack and also unearth the wider conspiracy which
motivated, planned and launched the attack. PTI PYK