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ISLAMABAD, (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime
Minister on Foreign Affairs Syed Tariq Fatemi on Tuesday said
Pakistan fully qualifies to become a member of the multilateral
export control regimes, particularly the Nuclear Suppliers Group
(NSG).
In a meeting with Russian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
Sergey Ryabkov here at the Foreign Office, the SAPM called for a
principle-based and non-discriminatory global regime on
non-proliferation.
Ryabkov is leading the Russian delegation for the 10th Meeting
of Pakistan-Russian Consultative Group on Strategic Stability.
The SAPM underscored Pakistan’s contribution to global efforts
for disarmament and non-proliferation as a mainstream and equal
partner of the international community.
The two sides had an exchange of views on the positive
trajectory of Pakistan-Russia bilateral relations, regional and
global security situation as well as broad issues in the field of
disarmament and non-proliferation.
Pakistan-Russian Consultative Group on Strategic Stability was
established in 2002. It provides a structured platform for exchange
of views on issues related to arms control, non-proliferation and
disarmament, as well as regional security.