JERUSALEM — Israel’s defense ministry said March 6 it was surprised by India’s decision to blacklist six weapons firms, including a top Israeli manufacturer, in connection with a 2009 bribery scandal.
“We are surprised by the Indian defence ministry’s decision [against Israeli Military Industries] because the process of hearings over the intended sanctions against the company has not been completed,” spokesman Josh Hantman said.
India announced March 5 it was blacklisting six armament firms for 10 years for allegedly bribing an Indian bureaucrat.
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