US President Barack Obama, Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel (L-R) attend attend the opening session of the Nuclear Security Summit (NSS) in The Hague March 24, 2014. PHOTO: REUTERS
THE HAGUE: Referring to the prevailing energy crisis in Pakistan, prime minister Nawaz Sharif told the Nuclear Security Summit at The Hague on Monday that its nuclear programme was secure, and that it seeks international cooperation and assistance for civil nuclear energy needs under IAEA safeguards, Radio Pakistan reported.
Addressing at the 3rd Nuclear Security Summit at The Hague on Monday, Nawaz highlighted that Pakistan had been running a safe and secure nuclear programme for over four decades and it has the expertise, manpower and infrastructure to produce civil nuclear energy.
The premier called for Pakistan’s inclusion in all international export control regimes, especially the Nuclear Suppliers Group. International treaties and forums should supplement national actions to fortify nuclear security, said Nawaz.
Pakistan’s nuclear security policy
Explaining the Pakistan’s nuclear security Nawaz said it is supported by five pillars – a strong command and control system led by the National Command Authority (NCA); an integrated intelligence system; a rigorous regulatory regime; a comprehensive export control regime; and active international cooperation.
“Our security regime covers physical protection, material control and accounting, border controls and radiological emergencies,” said PM.
He claimed that Pakistan’s nuclear materials, facilities and assets are safe and secure. Our nuclear security regime is anchored in the principle of multi-layered defense for the entire spectrum – insider, outsider or cyber threat, Nawaz elaborated.
He further elaborated that Pakistan have established a Centre of Excellence that conducts intense specialized courses in nuclear security, physical protection and personnel reliability. We are ready to share our best practices and training facilities with other interested states in the region and beyond.
Discussing the measures taken by Pakistan to prevent nuclear proliferation, Nawaz said that Pakistan has deployed radiation detection mechanisms at several exit and entry points to prevent illicit trafficking of radioactive and nuclear materials.
Talking about the international cooperation on nuclear security, the premier said that IAEA has an essential responsibility and a central role to play and Pakistan has been working productively with the IAEA to implement its Nuclear Security Action Plan (NSAP).
Ratification of CPPNM
Prime minister announced that Pakistan is considering ratification of the 2005 Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (CPPNM). We are actively conducting a review to meet its various requirements, said Nawaz.
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Pakistan has developed its skills widely in the Civil use of nuclear technology, current government has clearly made up the mind to achieve the target of meeting energy crisis through nuclear power. Pakistan surely needs investment and lot of supplies for bigger nuclear power projects, for that it has to get into a civil nuclear agreement. Keeping in mind the strict policy over the export control and security, Pakistan is surely the best option signing the civil nuclear deal with nuclear suppliers.
At the international front, PM highlighted the five major pillars for the safety and security of nuclear assets. The classification of these security parameters reflects that Pakistan is very much clear and confident that how to give utmost protection of its nukes. NSS 2014 made 58 nations and related authorities to gather in order to address the grave security threat of global terrorism. The address made by PM of Pakistan facilitates to develop knowledge and trust about the nuclear security measures of the country. It amply gives answers to every critiquing question and revolved around the nuclear development and possession of Pakistan. At least, from now the world should stop worrying about the respective nuclear capacities of Pakistan as nothing left for ambiguity.
Sitting between 2 powerful peoples is not a credit , But sitting with 2 powerful peoples reflects our importance and reflects our restoring image and credibility.
May Allah Bless our country and may Allah restore our image as a nation. Ameen
I don't like Nawaz Sharif but his approach is good and mature in this regards .
Pakistan as a responsible nuclear power has always maintained itself in the realm of nuclear safety and security. It has an impeccable record of safety and security of about 41 years. it is having a vast experience of operating and running its nuclear program. No accident since then happened because of the reason that country has opted for safeguard mechanisms and established an independent regulatory authority which is responsible for all the activities related to nuclear. as Pakistan is an energy deficient country so it is seeking for international cooperation in the field of civil nuclear technology which will solely be used for the civilian purpose.
At the international front, PM highlighted the five major pillars for the safety and security of nuclear assets. The classification of these security parameters reflects that Pakistan is very much clear and confident that how to give utmost protection of its nukes. NSS 2014 made 58 nations and related authorities to gather in order to address the grave security threat of global terrorism. The address made by PM of Pakistan facilitates to develop knowledge and trust about the nuclear security measures of the country. It amply gives answers to every critiquing question and revolved around the nuclear development and possession of Pakistan. At least, from now the world should stop worrying about the respective nuclear capacities of Pakistan as nothing left for ambiguity.
This z what Pakistan needs. The people needs wayforward.energy z what we need with the safety and security assured. Thumbs up H.E .
Mr prime minister what you say is correct but tell us how safe is our GHQ-If it goes into rebel control nuclear assets will automatically go under their control.
@umar: It has noting to do with proud that Dutch management committee has named in alphabetical order that is all. Dont make things that are just part of conference to big one.
@umar: Typical Pakistani pride. The pride should not be in getting seat next to powerful people. But to be powerful yourself.
It is great to see some respect for Pakistan and credit goes to really being stubborn and firm for not giving access and proving that Pakistan is a responsible state when it comes to nuclear safety. Great job done by Pakistani armed forces to protect nuclear secrets.
I hope he understand what they are talking about...lol
Proud, Nawaz !!!
@umar: Lol ... why this seating arrangement would make us proud? I don't see any sense of feeling proud because our PM is sitting between these two "most powerful" persons. I think such feelings would only reflect our inferiority complex otherwise i find no significance of it ...
Now that's something to be proud of. Nawaz Sharif is sitting between the two most powerful persons in the world.