Pakistan

No civil nuclear ‘deal’ being discussed with US, says Foreign Office

Media reports said the two countries were in process of negotiating an accord which may end up in civil nuclear deal

Web Desk October 18, 2015

A file photo of Foreign Office spokesperson Qazi Khalilullah. PHOTO: PID

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office clarified on Sunday that no ‘deal’ was being discussed between Pakistan and the United States.

Earlier it was reported the two countries were in the process of negotiating an accord, which may end up in a civil nuclear deal.

“No 'deal' is being discussed between the two countries. Nor has the US made any demand on Pakistan,” said the Foreign Office spokesperson in response to media reports about the premier's forthcoming visit to Washington.

Read: Pakistan likely to secure civil nuclear deal with US

“He firmly believes in policies directed at preserving, protecting and promoting Pakistan’s national interests," the statement said.

PM Nawaz will be arriving in Washington on October 20 at the invitation of President Obama, on an official visit.

“The prime minister’s visit to the United States is aimed at further enhancing and strengthening relations between the two countries,” added the spokesperson.

COMMENTS (2)

vinsin | 9 years ago | Reply Pakistan has rejected Nuclear deal for being a security state.

Dr. Shahid Masood | 9 years ago | Reply The reports of nuclear deal are floating since the last 15-20 days and now, finally, the Foreign Office is being woken up from its deep slumber.. This shows either it is incompetent or complicit in the whole affair.

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