'US, Indian accord to boost nat'l security'
AFP, New Delhi
India's defence minister yesterday defended a military pact with Washington signed in June that paves the way for joint weapons production and cooperation on missile defence, saying it did not compromise national security. "The document, more than anything else, signals the United States' willingness to enhance defence cooperation with India and strengthen our defence capabilities," Pranab Mukherjee told parliament, the Press Trust of India news agency reported.
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