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India blasted for planning to train troops in Israel
Pakistan reacted angrily yesterday to India's reported decision to seek Israeli help in training its special forces troops, describing the cooperation between the two states as being 'provocative and hostile'. Pakistani Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said: 'Pakistan condemns this move, and we think the basic purpose is to provoke us.'Gee, if you are not involved in the cross-border intrusions and terror attacks, why are you so upset? His comments came a day after the Press Trust of India reported that the Indian army will send thousands of special forces troops to Israel for training to fight Islamic militants in Kashmir. India and Israel also have signed a US$30-million (S$52-million) agreement to arm special forces with advanced light weapons systems, the news agency said. Israel will train about 3,000 soldiers in batches, the news agency said. India is getting serious, so they are buying the best training from battle hardened experts. No wonder Pakistan is worried. Mr Ahmed said: 'India wants to target Pakistan by training its forces in Israel... This is yet another provocative and hostile move on India's part in response to our efforts to resolve all issues and disputes through peaceful talks and negotiations.' Yup, worried. Posted by: Steve 2003-02-04 |
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