Akram Zaki: Strengthen ties with Russia
Dr. Jassim Taqui
Pakistan should never compromise the nuclear program. It is the guarantee of the survival of Pakistan. The US administration devised a plan to create a new America by creating a New Middle East. The scheme started in 2006 with the help of India and Israel. The former US National Security Advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski added to the scheme the principle of using force to kill people to achieve the scheme.
The former Libyan leader Col. Muammar Al Qaddafi made a deal with America and UK according to which he dismantled his nuclear program. However, he was killed and the Libyan state was disintegrated. By contrast, North Korea made the bomb and threatened to use it. Hence, it survived.
Bashar Al Assad, along with Russia and Iran, is saving Pakistan because he is opposing America’s New Middle East. Pakistan should strengthen its ties with Russia. With strong ties with Russian, the West will respect Pakistan better.
The above were the highlights of the inaugural speech by former Foreign Secretary Akram Zaki. He was the chief guest of One Day conference on “Arms Control, Disarmament, Non-Proliferation and International Security in 2016.” Strategic Vision Institute (SVI), Islamabad, organized the conference. Dr. Zafar Iqbal Cheema, President/ Executive Director of SVI organized and chaired its four sessions during 0900-1620 hrs.
Renowned strategists, scholars, nuclear experts and elites of the twin cities Islamabad-Rawalpindi were in attendance.
Dr. Tughral Yamin elaborated in detail Article VI of NPT.
Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmad, Director IR, QAU, presented his perspectives on FMCT.
Ms. Sadia Kazmi, Director Academic, Policy and Program SVI, presented her views on PAROs, Negative Security Assurances and Non-Proliferation issues.
Major(R) Shams Uz Zaman (Independent Analyst) spoke on Nuclear Safety and Security Issues and the Non-Proliferation Regime.
Brig. Dr. Naeem Haider (Independent Analyst) tackled Chemical and Biological Weapons Conventions and Nuclear Terrorism. His emphasis was on the current issues and implications for international security.
Dr. Zafar Khan (Assist. Profess. Department of Strategic Studies, NDU) focused on NSG norms Non-Proliferation Regime; highlighting critical issues and criteria.
Dr. Zafar Nawaz Jaspal (Associate Professor, Department of IR, QAU) viewed the Indo-US Civil Nuclear Agreement with critical analysis of IAEA safeguards and trade with NSG.
Lively Q&A, discussion and remarks by the Chair followed each session.
In the concluding session, SVI Chairperson Mr. Ross Masood Hussain spelled Rapporteur’s recommendations.
Concluding, Dr. Zafar Iqbal Cheema, President/ Executive Director expressed his vote of thanks for the participants and the audience.
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