India stated that its nuclear and missile development programmes are not Pakistan-centric, that the Pakistani threat is only a marginal factor in New Delhi's security calculus, and that Agni is at the heart of deterrence in the larger context of Sino-Indian equation.
India asserted that its nuclear and missile development programs are not Pakistan-centric, claiming that the Pakistani threat is only a minor consideration in New Delhi's security calculations, and that Agni plays a crucial role in deterrence within the broader context of Sino-Indian relations.