(a) whether Algeria has proposed to buy defence equipments from India;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by which the deal is likely to be finalised?
(a) whether Algeria has proposed to buy defence equipments from India;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by which the deal is likely to be finalised?
MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES)
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) & (c): Ministry of Defence, Algeria has
contracted for non lethal defence equipment from
Ordnance Factory Board. The Algerian Navy has shown
interest in products/services of Mazagon Dock Limited.
In such matters a definite commitment on conclusion of
the contract cannot be made.