Pakistan, UK agree to continue engagement on non-proliferation, arms control   

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Kingdom (UK) on Tuesday agreed to continue engagement on non-proliferation and disarmament issues, Radio Pakistan reported.  

The agreement was reached during the fourth round of Pakistan-United Kingdom bilateral consultations on arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament in Islamabad today.

According to the Foreign Office, talks were held in an open and constructive atmosphere and the two sides discussed issues on international arms control and non-proliferation agenda.

They also discussed issues relating to global and regional security and stability, as well as areas of cooperation and collaboration in multilateral fora.

The Pakistani side was led by Director General Arms Control and Disarmament Mohammad Kamran Akhtar, whereas the United Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office delegation was led by Director for Defence and International Security Samantha.

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