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  • May 4th, 2016
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The United States opposes conditions to the release of appropriated foreign assistance funds to Pakistan including sale of 8 F-16 aircraft. State Department spokesman John Kirby said at a briefing here on Monday. "As a matter of longstanding principle, the Department of State opposes conditions to the release of appropriated foreign assistance funds."

Replying to a question, John Kirby refused to go into details about what was the Administration considering to deal with the situation arising out of hold for last several months put by the Congress, he said that Ambassador Olson in his April 27 testimony made it clear that effective engagement with Pakistan is critical to promoting the consolidation of democratic institutions, economic stability and supporting the government's counter terrorism activities and capabilities.

Kirby said that such conditions limit the President and the Secretary's ability to conduct Foreign policy in the best interest of the United States. So while Congress has approved the sale, he said, key members have made clear that they object to using FMF to support it. He said given congressional objections, we have told the Pakistan that they should put forward national funds for that purpose.

Copyright Independent News Pakistan, 2016


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