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Pakistan, China hold bilateral consultations on arms control

The 9th Round of Pakistan-China Bilateral Consultations on Arms Control and Non-proliferation was held in Islamabad. The two sides held in-depth discussions on the entire spectrum of arms control and nonproliferation issues; global and regional security; new and emerging technologies; cyber-security; artificial intelligence; outer space; and bilateral cooperation in the peaceful applications of nuclear technology. Director General Department of Arms Control, Ministry of Foreign Affairs People's Republic of China Sun Xiaobo also called on Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch. Noting the positive trajectory of Pakistan-China bilateral relations, they underlined the importance of regular exchanges and consultations on arms control and nonproliferation as an important part of the Pakistan-China Strategic Dialogue. Pakistan and China will hold the 10th Round of Bilateral Consultations on Arms Control and Nonproliferation next year in Beijing. Source: Radio Pakistan