US to designate Pakistan non-NATO ally
(Agencies)
Updated: 2004-03-18 13:55

The United States will designate Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally, a step that would enhance U.S.-Pakistani military cooperation, U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell said Thursday.

"We'll designate Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally for purposes of our future military-to-military relations," Powell told a news conference.

The designation non-NATO ally makes it easier for governments to acquire U.S. military hardware.

Close

Today's Top News     Top World News
Government relaxes control of airfares, finally         U.S. launches WTO complaint against China         FM to pay official visit to DPRK         Party calls for implementation of Constitution         As kids keep on calling, experts worry         Gov'ts urged to clear up payments in arrears	Sources: Al Qaeda No 2 leader surrounded       Violence hits ahead of Iraq war milestone       Kosovo death toll rises to 31       Estimates of Saddam's oil profits raised       Tally: Iraq suicide bombs killed 660       Purported al Qaeda letter calls truce in Spain