Second Round of Pakistan-UK Bilateral Consultations on Arms Control, Non-proliferation and Disarmament held in London
(2013-05-01) The second round of bilateral consultations between Pakistan and the United Kingdom on arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament were held in London on 01 May 2013. Pakistan’s delegation was headed by Additional Foreign Secretary Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry. The UK side was led by Ms. Sarah MacIntosh, Director of Defence and International Security in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO).
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The talks were held in a cordial and friendly atmosphere. The two sides discussed a broad range of issues related to international arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament; peaceful uses of nuclear technology; and regional security and strategic stability.
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The talks were substantive and both sides agreed to remain constructively engaged. The UK side accepted Pakistan’s invitation to visit Islamabad for the next round of consultations in 2014.
Islamabad
01 May 2013