Pakistan UK Bilateral Consultations fifth round held virtually

Pakistan UK Bilateral Consultations fifth round held virtually.

The fifth round of Pakistan-United Kingdom Bilateral Consultations on Arms Control, Non-Proliferation and Disarmament  held virtually.

Pakistan UK Bilateral Consultations fifth round held

Director General Arms Control and Disarmament at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Kamran Akhtar represented Pakistan side while the UK by its Director General and International Security Ms Samantha Job.

Both sides discussed issues on Arms Control, Non-Proliferation and Disarmament in a cordial and constructive environment.    Issues related to global and regional security and stability also came under discussion.

The two sides expressed commitment to further enhance coordination on multilateral fora.

Both sides appreciated the continuation of the Arms Control, Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consultations between Pakistan and the United Kingdom.

The two sides agreed to hold the sixth round of Consultations next year on a mutually agreed date.

On Tuesday, British High Commissioner Dr Christian Turner called on Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in Islamabad.

The British High Commissioner commended Pakistan’s conciliatory efforts for peace in Afghanistan. He was also appreciative of Pakistan’s strategy against Covid-19.

Meanwhile, British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Dr. Christian Turner also met Prime Minister’s Adviser on Accountability and Interior Shahzad Akbar.

During the meeting, they agreed to closely work together for timely implementation of an extradition treaty and readmission agreement.

They also discussed Extradition Treaty and Readmission Agreement between the two countries in detail and both agreed to increase cooperation in order to finalize these agreements.