NEW DELHI, Feb 13 - Reacting strongly, India today summoned US Ambassador Richard Verma to convey its �displeasure and disappointment� over the Obama administration�s decision to sell F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan.
Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar summoned Verma to the South Block and during the 45-minute meeting told him about India�s concerns over US military aid to Pakistan which New Delhi believes goes into anti-India activities.
According to sources, such military aids will only embolden Pakistan.
The External Affairs Ministry also issued a strong statement expressing its �disappointment� over the US decision. It said it disagrees with the rationale that these arms transfer to Pakistan will help in combating terrorism.
�We are disappointed at the decision of the Obama administration to notify the sale of F-16 aircraft to Pakistan. We disagree with their rationale that such arms transfers help to combat terrorism.
�The record of the last many years in this regard speaks for itself,� the MEA statement said. � PTI