ISLAMABAD: China and Pakistan held the 9th round of bilateral consultations on arms control and non-proliferation in Islamabad, discussing international and regional security, emerging technologies, and bilateral cooperation.
According to state-run news agency, APP, the talks were led by Ambassador Tahir Andrabi and Director General Sun Xiaobo, who also met with Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary Ambassador Amna Baloch. They agreed to continue regular consultations and exchanges, with the next round scheduled for Beijing next year.
The two sides held in-depth talks on the entire spectrum of arms control and nonproliferation issues; global and regional security; new and emerging technologies; artificial intelligence; cyber-security; outer space; and bilateral cooperation in the peaceful applications of nuclear technology, according to APP.
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DG Sun Xiaobo called on Foreign Secretary Ambassador Amna Baloch. Noting the positive trajectory of Pakistan-China bilateral ties, they also underlined the significance of regular exchanges and consultations on arms control and nonproliferation as an important part of the Pakistan-China Strategic Dialogue. China and Pakistan will hold the 10th Round of Bilateral Consultations on Arms Control & Nonproliferation next year in Beijing.
