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Gentlemen,
It seems the Pakistani Prime Minister Mr. Shaukat Aziz is going on a sustained campaign to secure a nuclear deal from various countries like USA, China and now even arch enemy India's strongest ally, Russia. Here is a Daily Times report:
What do you think guys? Is Russia the right option? Remember two factors against Russia is:
- Russian alliance with India
- Chernobyl nuclear disaster in Russia (safety concerns)
What seems to be your opinion?
It seems the Pakistani Prime Minister Mr. Shaukat Aziz is going on a sustained campaign to secure a nuclear deal from various countries like USA, China and now even arch enemy India's strongest ally, Russia. Here is a Daily Times report:
PM urges Russia to sell N-reactors to Pakistan
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?p...28-1-2006_pg7_3
MOSCOW: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has called on Russia to sell nuclear reactors to Pakistan and invest in the countryââ¬â¢s economy.
ââ¬ÅWhy not sell Russian nuclear reactors for our nuclear power plants? In the military area, we have a successful record of purchasing MI-17 helicopters,ââ¬Â Aziz said in an interview with Russiaââ¬â¢s Vremya Novostei newspaper published on Friday.
Arms trade between Russia and Pakistan is constrained by ââ¬Åa special kind of relationship between Moscow and New Delhiââ¬Â, he said, adding that ââ¬Årelations between the two countries should not stand in the way of relations with a third countryââ¬Â.
Aziz stressed on the need to take steps to enhance the level of cooperation between the two countries, particularly in education, science and technology, energy, defence and security, and trade and investment.
ââ¬ÅThe dynamics of the world are changing and Pakistan desires better relations with every country. A new chapter of Russia-Pakistan relations need to be opened and links should be developed in every field,ââ¬Â the prime minister said.
He said that Pakistan is trying to increase its capacity in the energy sector and plans are underway to import gas from overseas.
Aziz said that Pakistan is acting as ââ¬Åan anchor of peace and stability in the regionââ¬Â. ââ¬ÅWe are eager to see progress in the peace process between India and Pakistan. Pakistan wants a solution to the Kashmir issue acceptable to the Kashmiris,ââ¬Â he said.
He said that while Pakistan is opposed to nuclear proliferation, every country has the right to use nuclear energy for peaceful purpose under International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards. He said that Russia, which has close relations with Iran, can play an important role in finding a solution to the Iranian nuclear issue.
The prime minister said that Pakistan is against terrorism in all its forms. He said that Pakistan and Russia could cooperate in security matters as well to fight terrorism.
He said that the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has the potential to serve as a platform for cooperation in economic, diplomatic and security issues and can contribute to the development of the region.
He said that Pakistan, due to its geo-strategic location, provides ideal access to Central Asian States through the Arabian Sea. Pakistan is strengthening its infrastructure and building highways to facilitate trade with the Central Asia States and Russia, he said.
The Russian delegation stressed on the need to explore avenues of enhanced cooperation between the two countries.
What do you think guys? Is Russia the right option? Remember two factors against Russia is:
- Russian alliance with India
- Chernobyl nuclear disaster in Russia (safety concerns)
What seems to be your opinion?