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Obama Signs Defence Bill That Makes India Major Defence Partner And Put Conditions On Aid To Pak
Swarajya Staff
Dec 24, 2016, 06:38 PM | Updated 06:38 PM IST
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US President Barack Obama has signed a $618 billion defence policy bill which when in place, will enhance security cooperation with India. The National Defence Authorization Act (NDAA), which was passed by both the House and the Senate with veto-proof majorities earlier this month, was signed by Obama on Friday in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he is currently vacationing.
The highlights of the bill released by Arizona Senator and Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee John McCain said it "enhances security cooperation between the United States and India", under the 'Supporting Allies and Partners' section.
According to the highlights, the NDAA will also "refocus security assistance to Pakistan on activities that directly support US national security interests and conditions a significant portion of funding on a certification from the Secretary of Defence that Pakistan is taking demonstrable steps against the Haqqani Network in Pakistani territory."
With inputs from IANS
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