Denying Western media reports, Pakistan has said it won’t give nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia.

Islamabad, Feb 14/Nationalturk – Pakistan has said country won’t give nuclear technology to its key ally and partner Saudi Arabia.

“Pakistan has a nuclear weapons programme which is a declared one. We have extensive security regimes. Our civilian nuclear programme is under the IAEA safeguards and it is meant to provide energy and it is also used in agriculture and medical fields,” Pakistan Foreign office spokesman Tasnim Aslam said.

She denied media reports that Pakistan was going to transfer nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia. “These reports are untrue,” she said adding Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are not cooperating in nuclear technology in any way.

Reports in Western media had been stating that Pakistan may give nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia, a key finance partner of the country.

Saudi Prince to arrive on 3-day visit to Pakistan tomorrow

The Prince of Saudi Arabia Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud who is the Deputy Prime Minister and also holds the portfolio of Minister for Defence, is scheduled to arrive on a three-visit to Pakistan tomorrow (Saturday).  He would be leading a high level delegation including Dr.  Mohammed bin Sulaiman Al-Jasser, Minister of Economy and Planning,Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al Rabiah, Minister of Commerce and Industry and Dr. Nizar Bin Obaid Madani, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and important businessmen.

“Saudi Prince’s visit to Pakistan is of special significance since it would be his first visit to Pakistan after assuming this position. Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud had visited Pakistan in 1998 as Governor of Riyadh,” Aslam said.

Pakistan interested in selling arms to SA

The Pakistan foreign office spokesman said Pakistani forces are imparting training to Saudi forces and the Saudi Arabia has also indicated to buy arms from Pakistan.

“We would also be interested in sale of arms to Saudi Arabia like JF-17 Thunder and Mushshaq aircraft and other equipment,” she said.

Aslam said Saudi Prince’s visit would provide a good opportunity to explore ways and means for further strengthening cooperation in diverse areas of mutual interest particularly in expanding and enhancing investments and trade.

Pakistan’s army chief had recently visited Saudi Arabia and held talks with Saudi leaders.

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