No formal discussions held yet: Centre on U.S. F-35 jets query in Lok Sabha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that after the meeting with President Donald Trump in February, the US will assume the “examination” of the US’s policy of releasing the fifth generation war jets such as F-35 and submarine systems and “official discussions”.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MEA), in February after the US President’s statement from the US F-35 fighter aircraft to India to the potential sale of any “official offer” was asked whether.

Foreign State Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh in a written answer to the interrogation Lok Sabha’ya Modi-Uğur Meeting on February 13 after the meeting of the Indian-US joint statement ” [such as the F-35] and submarine systems to India. There has not yet been an official discussion on this issue. ”

Mea was also asked the role of American diplomats to stop the hostility between India and Pakistan; And whether the government has reviewed the relationship between US military aid proposals and autonomy in terms of strategic implication in a strategic implication in a conflict scenario, especially in a third -party mediation scenario.

In his response, Mr. Singh said in his response, between April 22, and in different countries, including the United States, a series of diplomatic speeches in different countries, including the expensive terrorist attack.

“All our interlocutors were given a joint message that India’s approach focused, measured and did not refer to.” He said.

“By reference to the United States, it took place directly between India and Pakistan through the existing communication channels between the two armed forces between India and Pakistan if Pakistan launched a major attack on 9 May.”

Regarding any proposal for third -party mediation, our long -standing position will continue to discuss any problem with Pakistan. The Minister said that the Prime Minister has been announced for all nations, including the US President.

“India-USA comprehensive global strategic partnership is linked to mutual trust, common interests, honor and solid participation among our citizens. The partnership also benefited from growing strategic convergence and cooperation.”

“The Indian government closely evaluates all its external partnerships, including those in defense and strategic fields, through the prism of India’s commitment to national interest and strategic autonomy.” He said.