Responding to query regarding Washington Post’s story on leaked information on United States intelligence surveillance activities, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman states that Pakistan is fully committed to objectives of disarmament

Islamabad, September 03, 2013 (PPI-OT): Responding to a query regarding a Washington Post story on leaked information on US intelligence surveillance activities, the Spokesman stated that Pakistan is fully committed to objectives of disarmament and non-proliferation. As a nuclear weapons state, Pakistan’s policy is characterized by restraint and responsibility.

The Spokesman added that Pakistan has established extensive physical protection measures, robust command and control institutions under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister, comprehensive and effective export controls regulatory regimes to ensure safety and security of nuclear installations and materials. We follow best international practices and standards set by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Pakistan is also fully engaged with the international community on nuclear safety and security issues. The efficacy of our strategic export controls has been acknowledged by experts from the international export control regimes during interactions on various occasions.

Pakistan is a state party to both Chemical Weapons Convention and Biological Weapons Convention and is fully implementing the two regimes. The Spokesman further added that Pakistan’s nuclear deterrence capability is aimed at maintaining regional stability in South Asia.

For more information, contact:
Mr. Aizaz Ahmad Ch
Spokesman
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Government of Pakistan
Tell: 051-9205494
Fax: 051-9204202
Cell: 0336-5644459