06 November 2001
Text: Pakistan to Receive $73 Million in Emergency Supplemental Aid
(To be spent by law enforcement agencies for border security) (200)
The State Department issued the following response to a question taken
at the media briefing in Washington November 6 about U.S. assistance
to Pakistan for border security:
(begin text)
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
November 6, 2001
Question Taken at November 6, 2001 Daily Press Briefing
U.S. Assistance to Pakistan for Border Security
QUESTION: Provide details about US assistance to Pakistan for border
security; i.e. how much, in which fiscal year, for which programs?
Answer: In response to the events of September 11, the USG will
provide approximately $73 million in emergency supplemental aid to
Pakistani law enforcement agencies for purposes of border security.
This project, which will be administered by the State Department's
Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL), will
provide helicopters, fixed wing aircraft, vehicles, communications
equipment, night vision goggles, and other items, as well as
appropriate training. This is a high priority for the Government of
Pakistan. An assessment team from INL will be in Pakistan next week to
consult with Government of Pakistan officials concerning the details
and implementation of the project.
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