Pakistan, U.S. Sign Defense Agreement

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Pakistan, U.S. Sign Defense Agreement

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Pakistan and the United States on Saturday signed an agreement to facilitate reciprocal provision of logistics support and services between the two Armed Forces, according to a statement by the Pakistani Defense Ministry.

The Agreement for the Acquisition and Cross Servicing is designed to be used primarily during combined exercising, training,deployments, operations or other cooperation efforts.

Items permitted under the agreement include food, water, transportation, POL communications and medical services and also covers use of facilities, training services, repairs and maintenance, etc.

This is the first agreement between the two countries after thelifting of sanctions in the wake of Pakistan's role in the U.S.-led war against terrorism.

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