Pakistan and India have exchanged lists of their nuclear installations and prisoners under a special agreement aimed at preventing attacks on each other’s nuclear facilities.
Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi announced the development on Thursday, stating that the exchange took place in accordance with the 1988 Agreement on Prohibition of Attacks against Nuclear Installations and Facilities. He confirmed that Pakistan handed over its list of nuclear installations to the representative of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, while India shared its list with the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi.
The agreement, which came into force on January 27, 1991, stipulates that both countries exchange these lists annually on January 1. The first exchange occurred on January 1, 1992, and has continued since.
Additionally, both nations exchanged lists of prisoners held in each other’s custody through diplomatic channels.
In a separate statement, the Foreign Office also addressed regional issues. Andrabi expressed concern over the ongoing crisis in Yemen, urging a resolution through dialogue and diplomacy. Pakistan reiterated its support for Saudi Arabia during the crisis and emphasized continued cooperation between the two countries.
The spokesperson also reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for China’s stance on Taiwan, condemned Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as an independent state, and reiterated Pakistan’s support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Andrabi concluded by stating Pakistan’s commitment to promoting peace, stability, and diplomacy in both regional and global contexts.
