Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India does not want that the funding it gives to IMF should be used directly or indirectly to create terror infrastructure in Pakistan or any other country
Rajnath Singh. Pic/PTI
Amid ongoing India-Pakistan tensions, India on Friday called on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to reconsider its USD one billion assistance to Pakistan, suggesting that Islamabad could use it for terror funding, reported news agency PTI.
In an address to military personnel, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India does not want that the funding it gives to IMF should be used directly or indirectly to create terror infrastructure in Pakistan or any other country.
"I believe that in today's time, any kind of financial assistance to Pakistan is nothing less than terror funding," he said, reported PTI.
"India would like the IMF reconsider its assistance of one billion dollars to Pakistan and refrains from giving any kind of assistance in future," he said.
Singh said in Operation Sindoor, India's armed forces not only dominated the enemy but also succeeded in decimating them.
Lauding the Indian Air Force for spearheading the campaign against terrorism effectively, he said.
"Our Air Force has touched new and greater heights with its valour, courage and glory".
Singh arrived at the Bhuj Air Force station this morning to review the overall security situation.
The Air Force base in Bhuj was one of the military infrastructures that Pakistan targeted during the four-day confrontation between the two militaries.
He said the fight against terrorism is not just a matter of security, but it is now also a part of the National Defence Doctrine.
"Now, the fight against terrorism is not just a matter of security, but it is now also a part of the National Defence Doctrine. Together we will uproot this proxy and hybrid warfare. As the Defence Minister, I would like to reiterate this resolve," he said.
Praising the Indian Air Force for their action during Operation Sindoor, he said, "You have made the entire nation believe that 'Naya Bharat ab sahan nahi karta, balki wah palat kar jawab deta hai.' I can say all I want but my words would fail to assess your actions. On behalf of a grateful nation, I extend my gratitude to you once again."
The Defence Minister also stressed that the Indian Air Force assumed a very impactful role in Operation Sindoor and is being appreciated all over the world.
"Indian Air Force assumed a very impactful role in Operation Sindoor and it is being appreciated not only in this country but also in other countries of the world. In this Operation, you not only dominated the enemy but also successfully decimated them," Singh said.
(With inputs from PTI and ANI)
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