Baloch highlighted Pakistan’s historical concerns regarding previous listings of commercial entities without substantial evidence.
Islamabad: Responding to recent sanctions imposed by the United States against commercial entities allegedly linked to Pakistan’s ballistic missile program, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, emphasized the need for transparent dialogue and objective mechanisms to ensure fair access to technology for socio-economic development.
In a statement addressing media queries, Baloch highlighted Pakistan’s historical concerns regarding previous listings of commercial entities without substantial evidence, citing instances where items with legitimate civil commercial uses were subjected to arbitrary export controls.
Expressing Pakistan’s readiness to engage in discussions on end-use and end-user verification mechanisms, Baloch underscored the importance of avoiding discriminatory applications of export controls. She reiterated Pakistan’s rejection of the political use of export controls and called for a cooperative approach to address regional security concerns.
Baloch pointed out the inconsistency of jurisdictions claiming strict non-proliferation controls while waiving licensing requirements for advanced military technologies in certain cases. This, she emphasized, contributes to regional asymmetries and undermines the objectives of non-proliferation and global peace and security.
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Amidst these challenges, Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to constructive dialogue and cooperation with international partners to address mutual concerns and foster an environment conducive to peace and stability.
The statement reflects Pakistan’s proactive stance in advocating for a fair and transparent approach to export controls, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and cooperation in addressing complex security issues.
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