Pakistan, UK hold consultations on arms control in Islamabad

Both sides also discuss issues relating to global and regional security and stability, says FO

The fourth round of Pakistan-United Kingdom bilateral consultations on arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament was held in Islamabad on Tuesday

Both sides discussed issues relating to global and regional security and stability, as well as areas of cooperation and collaboration in multilateral fora, according to the Foreign Office statement.

"Pakistan delegation was led by Director General (Arms Control & Disarmament), Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Kamran Akhtar while the United Kingdom's Foreign and Commonwealth Office delegation was led by Director for Defence and International Security Samantha Job," the communique said.

Pakistan and UK hold 4th round of bilateral consultations on Arms Control, Non-Proliferation and Disarmament. The two sides discussed issues relating to global and regional security and stability, as well as areas of cooperation and collaboration in multilateral fora. pic.twitter.com/keiZtvSGuH

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The talks were held in an open and constructive atmosphere, with the two sides discussing issues on international arms control and non-proliferation agenda.

The official statement also stated that there was agreement that the talks were valuable and remained an important element of the ongoing engagement between the countries on arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament issues.

The two sides agreed to hold the following meeting in London next year.