US Congress has no objection to the Pakistan's F-16 aircraft maintenance package

WASHINGTON (92 News) - The US Congress has no objection to the Pakistan's F-16 aircraft maintenance package.

As per details, the US administration approved the aircraft repair package last month. After approval by the US administration, Congressional ratification was required. The Indian Defense Minister had raised objections to the repair package received by Pakistan, on which the US Secretary of State rejected the objections saying that Pakistan's defense program strengthens the country's ability to counter terrorist threats emanating from the country or the region.

On the other hand, Democratic Party Senior Senator Chris Hollen has said that President Joe Biden’s administration wants strong US relations with Pakistan. Biden's statement was spontaneous; there is no change in US policy. The US State Department's explanation seems to be that the presidential statement was not made deliberately. We want a stable and integrated relationship with Pakistan.

He said that the United States was at the forefront of emergency aid to Pakistan and the United States is in constant contact with the Pakistani authorities on how to provide more assistance.

Moreover, the US Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that they want a strong partnership with Pakistan to deal with terrorism. Both US and Pakistani officials meet regularly. There are very few countries which have been affected by terrorism like Pakistan. Counter-terrorism is part of our common interests. Organizations like Tehreek-e-Taliban are a threat to the region. They expect Pakistan's action against global and regional terrorist organizations.