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But Money Short For Defense Deals
By USMAN ANSARI
ISLAMABAD — Turkey is trying to broaden defense industry links with Pakistan, but Pakistan’s poor financial situation is hampering efforts.
That opens the door to a possible deal with China, experts said, which carries its own set of issues.
“Pakistan is one of our closest partners in defense, and they are already buying a lot of equipment from us,” said a senior official responsible for foreign relations at Turkey’s Undersecretariat for Defense Industries (SSM). “We would do whatever we can to further boost our cooperation.”
Former Australian defense attaché to Islamabad, Brian Cloughley, agrees.
“The recent visit by Turkey’s defense undersecretary was an indicator that Turkey remains committed to developing defense relations further,” he said.
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