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Next Round of Talks Between India and Pakistan

IN THIS ISSUE: Next round of talks between India and Pakistan, the Future of US-N. Korea relations, the Nuclear Security Summit, Russia, US ink uranium enrichment pact, Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant to enter full operation in March 2012, a "New START" for arms control.

Published on December 22, 2011
 

Next Round of Nuclear CBMs Talks Between India and Pakistan

Tariq Osman Hyder | Dawn

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The Pakistani and Indian foreign secretaries met in June to discuss peace in the region and confidence-building measures (CBMs). For nuclear and conventional CBMs, it was agreed to retain the two-track format for the next round that begins at the end of the month.

The negotiators must recall what has been achieved so far. They must agree on what is in the pipeline; identify the restraining blocks; and work towards CBMs with a view to moving on from managing a difficult relationship to improving it.

The fundamental objective of these CBM talks should be to remove or diminish mistrust and misunderstandings, and to ensure minimum deterrence giving priority to socioeconomic development in each country within the framework of improved bilateral relations.     Full Article



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