Pakistani Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani says that the country needs nuclear energy to meet its needs

Pakistani Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani says that the country needs nuclear energy to meet its needs

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday urged the international community to give Pakistan access to nuclear technology for peaceful uses on a non-discriminatory basis. The prime minister said that nuclear technology was
required to meet Pakistan’s growing energy needs. Prime Minister Gilani said Pakistan had taken effective measures at national level which were the most important part of its efforts to enhance nuclear security.

Referring to the importance of the second Nuclear Security Summit being held in Seoul, the prime minister said, “As we meet here, we break new ground on the evolving global nuclear security architecture, the role of the IAEA, and
protection of nuclear materials and radioactive sources.”

“Our concerns on these vital issues put a roadmap in our hands for concerted national actions and international coordination to enhance nuclear security,” he added.

The Prime Minister said last year the IAEA Board of Governors unanimously approved the safeguards agreements of the two civil nuclear power plants of Pakistan that showed that the international community’s continued confidence
in the safety and security standards maintained by the country.

Gilani said in South Asia, Pakistan was pursuing strategic restraint and confidence building through dialogue and this process should guarantee security and stability in the region. He said Pakistan had been active in international
diplomacy to promote nuclear security.

“We have supported the work of the global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism and our reports to the UN Security Council Resolution 1540 Committee have shared details of the measures we have taken to secure sensitive materials
and technologies,” he said. The PM said Pakistan had also developed a strong nuclear emergency response mechanism, nuclear and radiological emergency coordination centres work closely with the first responders.

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