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Pakistan's nuclear security mechanisms are indigenous: spokesman

IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

Islamabad, June 3, IRNA -- Pakistan on Tuesday said that its nuclear security mechanisms are indigenous, while clarifying an earlier statement from a top official that the country is getting help from friendly countries for its nuclear security.

“Our nuclear security, in general, and of our nuclear weapons, in particular, is completely indigenous,” the Foreign Office said.

Secretary of Defense Syed Athar Ali said on Sunday in Singapore Pakistan is getting help from friendly countries. Ali did not name the "countries helping Pakistan to ensure security."

The Foreign Ministry spokesman said that Pakistan has a well-established nuclear command authority which is, inter alia, responsible for security of Pakistan’s nuclear programme.

“Our command, control, safety and security systems are equal, if not better than other nuclear weapons states”.

“In the civilian realm, Pakistan has benefited from international best practices and we maintain close interaction with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA),” the spokesman said in a statement.

He said Pakistan is also a member of the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism where we interact with all member states to enhance mutual understanding, the Spokesman added.