New Delhi : India is closely monitoring US funding to Pakistan and has consistently drawn the attention of Washington to the need for “proper benchmarks and accountability” to prevent diversion of the funds against India, parliament was told Wednesday.
Minister of State for External Affairs Gen.V.K. Singh (retd.) told the Lok Sabha to a question on blocking aid to Pakistan: “Since terrorism emanating from territory under Pakistan’s control remains a core concern for India, the government has sensitized the US government in interactions at all levels, about the need for constant vigilance as also close monitoring of such assistance being provided.
“The United States has conveyed that it has put in place end-use monitoring mechanisms to ensure that its security assistance to Pakistan is used solely for counter terrorism-related purposes,” Singh said.