Summary Seventh round of experts on nuclear CBMs was held in New Delhi on Thursday.
NEW DELHI:-The talks were held in a cordial and constructive atmosphere and focused on review of implementation and strengthening of existing CBMs.
A joint statement issued a statement in this regard and said that talks were held in pursuant to the Agreement between the Foreign Ministers of India and Pakistan during their meeting on 8th September this year in Islamabad.
The Pakistani delegation to the talks was led by Additional Secretary‚ Ministry of Foreign Affairs Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry while the Indian delegation was led by Joint Secretary (Disarmament and International Security Affairs)‚ in the Ministry of External Affairs DB Venkatesh Varma.
The talks focused on review of implementation and strengthening of existing CBMs in the framework of the Lahore MoU‚ as well as possibilities for mutually acceptable additional CBMs.
Both sides reviewed working of existing Agreements on Pre-Notification of Flight Tests of Ballistic Missiles and Reducing the Risk from Accidents relating to Nuclear Weapons and expressed satisfaction that the latter was extended for a further five year period.
The two sides will report progress made in the talks to their respective Foreign Secretaries.
