Pakistan’s NSG bid wins Belarus, Kazakhstan’s support

Author: Web Desk

ISLAMABAD: Prime minister’s Special Assistant on Foreign Affairs Tariq Fatemi said Monday that Belarus and Kazakhstan have assured to support Pakistan’s bid for membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).

Fatemi – in an interview with Radio Pakistan – said that Pakistan is expanding upon its relations with different countries including Russian and central Asian states. He added that the president of Belarus would also visit Pakistan next month. He also sought Belgium’s support for Pakistan’s NSG membership.

The special assistant reiterated that Pakistan’s application for NSG is based on technical experience, capability and commitment to nuclear safety and security. The need for adopting a non-discriminatory and objective approach was also emphasised during the Belgium visit.

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