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India has rejected the offer made by USA to acquire F-35 fighter jets.

Before the weekend break in both the Houses on Friday, the Lok Sabha was informed by the Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh that ‘no formal discussions had taken place with America ona questionto acquire 5th generation F-35 fighter jets.

Kirti Vardhan Singh was responding to questions posed by Congress MP BB Wankhade who enquired about the relationship with the US on military assistance.

“During PM Modi’s US visit, the joint statement issued after the meeting with Trump mentioned that the US will review its policy on releasing F-35 and underwater systems to India. However, no formal discussion has taken place on this issue so far,” the MoS of External Affairs stated on the floor of the House.

With regard to a supplementary question on the role of American diplomats to stop hostilities between India and Pakistan, Kirti Vardhan Singh said that there were a number of diplomatic conversations with various countries, including the USA.

The external Affairs MoS was categorical in his assertation that the discussion to cease military action took place directly between India and Pakistan.