Powershift in Pakistan won't affect Indo-Pak relations: A K Antony

Nashik, Mar 15 (UNI) Defence Minister A K Antony today said that the powershift in Pakistan would not affect the Indo-Pak Relations.

''The change in power equations in Pakistan would not affect Indo-Pak relations. We will also have elections soon. The borders are peaceful and the relations are good at present and will remain so in the future,'' Mr Antony said.

He was here for the inauguration of the Halcon Congo Project.

Regarding the Nuclear-Deal with US and hurdles in its way the Defence Minister said the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) and Left Coordination committee would meet on March 17 and talk on the issue.

Regarding the manufacturing of the Sukhoi-30 aeroplanes the Defence Minster said the manufacturing of the aeroplanes was on schedule.

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