Pak rejects biased policies harmful to its national security
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
* National Command Authority reviews recent global, regional developments
* Expresses concern over discriminatory policies towards strategic export control regime
* Expresses concern over discriminatory policies towards strategic export control regime
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ISLAMABAD: The National Command Authority (NCA) met on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani and said Pakistan will not be a party to any approach that is prejudicial to its legitimate national security interests.
The meeting reviewed the recent global and regional developments and their implications on Pakistan’s national security. NCA members, including federal ministers, the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee chairman, services chiefs and senior officials, attended the meeting.
The authority expressed concern over policies and trends of selectivity, exceptionalism and discrimination regarding strategic export control regimes. Such policies, detrimental as they are to international peace and security, undermine the credibility of the existing non-proliferation regime and are inconsistent with the national laws and international obligations, the meeting observed.
It was noted that revisionism based on strategic, political or commercial considerations accentuated asymmetries and would perpetuate instability, especially in South Asia. The NCA underscored that peace and security were indivisible and that the goals of non-proliferation could only be advanced by ensuring equal and undiminished security for all states.
Strategic stability: Regional balance and strategic stability in South Asia are indispensable for peace, sustained development and prosperity for the region and beyond.
The NCA categorically reiterated that Pakistan would never accept discriminatory treatment and that it rejected any effort to undermine its strategic deterrence.
As a nuclear weapon state, Pakistan is fully cognisant of its responsibilities, and has established effective and robust command and control structures and comprehensive export control and regulatory regimes. They are fully compatible with international practices and global regimes – and are acknowledged internationally, they authority maintained. The authority also insisted that Pakistan’s nuclear weapons were fully safe and secure.
The NCA underscored that Pakistan shared the goals of non-proliferation and was prepared to work with other nuclear powers on an equal footing to advance the goals. As a state with advanced nuclear technology, Pakistan was also prepared to promote the peaceful uses of nuclear technology, under the appropriate IAEA framework.
The NCA expressed satisfaction on the pace of development and effectiveness of Pakistan’s strategic deterrence. It reaffirmed that all requisite steps be taken to ensure Pakistan’s national security and to maintain credible deterrence.
A cache of US diplomatic cables released recently showed widespread international concern about the safety of Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal.
The cables released by WikiLeaks said that the United States had been secretly trying to convince Pakistan to allow it to remove the uranium because of fears the nuclear material might be stolen or diverted, but Pakistan turned down the request. agencies
ISLAMABAD: The National Command Authority (NCA) met on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani and said Pakistan will not be a party to any approach that is prejudicial to its legitimate national security interests.
The meeting reviewed the recent global and regional developments and their implications on Pakistan’s national security. NCA members, including federal ministers, the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee chairman, services chiefs and senior officials, attended the meeting.
The authority expressed concern over policies and trends of selectivity, exceptionalism and discrimination regarding strategic export control regimes. Such policies, detrimental as they are to international peace and security, undermine the credibility of the existing non-proliferation regime and are inconsistent with the national laws and international obligations, the meeting observed.
It was noted that revisionism based on strategic, political or commercial considerations accentuated asymmetries and would perpetuate instability, especially in South Asia. The NCA underscored that peace and security were indivisible and that the goals of non-proliferation could only be advanced by ensuring equal and undiminished security for all states.
Strategic stability: Regional balance and strategic stability in South Asia are indispensable for peace, sustained development and prosperity for the region and beyond.
The NCA categorically reiterated that Pakistan would never accept discriminatory treatment and that it rejected any effort to undermine its strategic deterrence.
As a nuclear weapon state, Pakistan is fully cognisant of its responsibilities, and has established effective and robust command and control structures and comprehensive export control and regulatory regimes. They are fully compatible with international practices and global regimes – and are acknowledged internationally, they authority maintained. The authority also insisted that Pakistan’s nuclear weapons were fully safe and secure.
The NCA underscored that Pakistan shared the goals of non-proliferation and was prepared to work with other nuclear powers on an equal footing to advance the goals. As a state with advanced nuclear technology, Pakistan was also prepared to promote the peaceful uses of nuclear technology, under the appropriate IAEA framework.
The NCA expressed satisfaction on the pace of development and effectiveness of Pakistan’s strategic deterrence. It reaffirmed that all requisite steps be taken to ensure Pakistan’s national security and to maintain credible deterrence.
A cache of US diplomatic cables released recently showed widespread international concern about the safety of Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal.
The cables released by WikiLeaks said that the United States had been secretly trying to convince Pakistan to allow it to remove the uranium because of fears the nuclear material might be stolen or diverted, but Pakistan turned down the request. agencies
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