US, Pak hold discussion on security and non-proliferation

Senior American and Pakistani officials today held talks on security, strategic stability and nonproliferation issues including global efforts to enhance nuclear security and peaceful applications of atomic energy.
According to a joint statement issued at the end of the 5th round of US-Pakistan Security, Strategic Stability, and Nonproliferation Working Group meeting, the two delegations had a cordial and productive exchange of views on issues of mutual importance, including international efforts to enhance nuclear security and peaceful applications of nuclear energy.
"The participants also shared views on nonproliferation challenges, as well as on the multilateral regimes on chemical and biological weapons, export controls, and the importance of regional stability and security," the joint statement said.

The meeting was co-chaired by US Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Rose Gottemoeller and Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva Zamir Akram.
"This meeting is part of an ongoing series of senior level engagements between the United States and Pakistan on a range of issues related to our bilateral relationship," the joint statement said.
Next meeting would be held in Islamabad this fall.