BEIJING, China: The 8th round of Pakistan-China Bilateral Consultations on Arms Control & Non-Proliferation was held in Beijing from August 29-30, 2023.
The Additional Secretary (Arms Control & Disarmament/Policy Planning) Mohammad Kamran Akhtar from Pakistan and the Director General, Department of Arms Control at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China Sun Xiaobo led their respective delegations.
Prior to talks, the additional secretary called on the Vice Foreign Minister of the Republic of China Sun Weidong.
During the meeting, both sides exchanged in-depth views on China-Pakistan relations, international and regional security situation and a range of issues of mutual interest.
During the Consultation, the both sides discussed a broad spectrum of topics related to Arms Control, disarmament & non-proliferation including regional and global security situation.
Pakistan’s delegation also visited leading think- tanks in Beijing including China’s Arme Control & Disarmament Association (CACDA) & Chinese Institute of Contemporary International Relations (CICR).
It was agreed, during the visits, to further enhance strategic outreach between think tanks & research institutes of both countries.
The two sides agreed to hold the 9th round next year on a mutually agreed date.
