Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar clears the air about LEMOA

Finally there is some clarity about controversial LEMOA : it is not a Defence Agreement on unrestricted accessing military bases

New Delhi. Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar informed the Rajya Sabha today (May10) that During the visit of US Secretary of Defence to India from 10-13 April 2016, it was agreed, in-principle, to conclude a Logistics Exchange Memorandum Agreement.  He said the proposed Agreement envisages a framework for logistic support for activities such as joint exercises, training or humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, on a case by case basis, on mutual consent of both countries. But  much more caution is needed as an old Arabian proverb says If the camel once gets his nose in the tent, his body will soon follow.