Russia-Pakistan Strategic Stability Talks in Moscow: Common Approaches Confirmed on Arms Control and Global Security

Moscow – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov and Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Tahir Hussain Andrabi co-chaired the 16th meeting of the Russia-Pakistani Consultative Group on Strategic Stability in Moscow on May 18.

During a confident and detailed exchange of views, the two sides discussed topical issues of international security and global stability, as well as matters related to arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation. The meeting confirmed the affinity of approaches of Russia and Pakistan on most of the issues discussed. Both sides confirmed their intention to continue such interaction and coordination at the relevant international fora.

It was agreed to hold the 17th meeting of the Consultative Group next year in Islamabad. The meeting signals the continuation of growing dialogue and cooperation between the two countries on matters of strategic stability.