Don’t seek weapons from Pakistan, China: India

India yesterday said Sri Lanka should turn to it for its arms requirements and not seek weapons from Pakistan or China, a news agency reported.

The Chennaionline quoted India’s National Security Advisor M K Narayanan as saying so following a meeting with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi.

"We are a big power in the region. We don't want the Sri Lankan government to go to Pakistan or China. Whatever may be its requirement, the Sri Lankan government should come to us. However, India will not provide weapons with offensive capabilities to Sri Lanka," he said.

Justifying why India provided radars to the Sri Lankan government, Mr. Narayan said, "Radars are seen as a defensive capability. Hence, we have provided the Sri Lankan government with them."

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