The United States will give 33 million dollars military equipment to Taiwan. In a statement on Monday, the Pentagon reported this information.
The agency said the foreign ministry has approved the sale of military equipment. These equipment include F-16 jetty spare parts and other military aircrafts. In a statement on Tuesday, Taiwan welcomed the decision.
The Pentagon's Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement that this sale offer will contribute to US foreign policy and national security by improving the security and defense capability of the buyer, they are acting as an important force in political stability, military balance and economic progress in the region. '
The $ 330 million military equipment includes F-16, C-130, F-5, IDF and other aircraft systems and subsystems as well as logistics and program support, according to the Pentagon. The United States Congress has been informed about the proposed sale.
Welcoming the US decision, Taiwan's President's Office said that intense communication and cooperation with the United States will continue to be on other issues, including security.
BD daily / Enayet Karim
