Pakistan seeks nuke deal with France
Dated 1/4/2006
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Islamabad: Pakistan has sought civilian nuclear cooperation with France, which concluded a similar deal with India in February this year.
Pakistan made the call before a four-member delegation of the French Senate Commission for Foreign Affairs, Defence and Armed Forces, headed by Jean Francois-Poncet, former Foreign Minister that met Foreign Minister Khurshid M Kasuri, in the Foreign Office .
Kasuri briefed Senator Poncet about Pakistan's growing energy requirements in view of its rapid economic development. He also stressed the need for a non-discriminatory approach by all Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) members towards cooperation with Pakistan in the civilian nuclear sector, a foreign office said in a statement.
Briefing the delegation on Pakistan's role as an anchor of peace and stability in the region, he exchanged views over various regional issues, including composite dialogue with India and Afghanistan.
Kasuri also apprised Poncet about the dialogue process with India, aimed at addressing of all outstanding issues, including Kashmir.
Senator Poncet, appreciating President Musharraf's vision of Enlightened Moderation, commended Pakistan's role in promoting peace and stability and rooting out extremism from its society, the statement added.
