RAWALPINDI: Following the 252nd Corps Commanders’ Conference held at GHQ on Tuesday, a statement from the military’s media wing stated that Pakistan Army commanders had complete confidence in the nation’s strong nuclear command and control structure and security measures relating to strategic assets.
General Qamar Javed Bajwa, who is the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), oversaw the meeting.
A “complete examination of the current internal and external security situation and operational preparedness” of the army was conducted by the military’s top brass during a meeting today.
The remarks made by US Vice President Joe Biden regarding Pakistan’s nuclear programme were also discussed at the meeting.
The forum was informed that Pakistan had taken all necessary steps to tighten its nuclear security system and bring it up to par with international best practises as a responsible nuclear weapon state.
The committee was also made aware of the army’s support for civil administration efforts to provide relief and rehabilitation in flood-affected areas and in the aftermath of floods, particularly in Sindh and Balochistan.
The COAS praised the operational readiness of the formations and reaffirmed Pakistan Army’s commitment to protecting the country from any dangers.
He praised the operational preparedness of the formations and their steadfast efforts during their flood relief responsibilities.
Insensitive comments made by US Vice President Joe Biden last week on Pakistan’s nuclear programme during a private Democratic Party event in California sparked outrage.
Biden had reportedly added, “And what I think is perhaps one of the most dangerous nations in the world: Pakistan. Nuclear weapons without any coherence.”
Since then, the United States has maintained its belief in Pakistan’s capacity to maintain control over its nuclear arsenal.
According to State Department spokeswoman Vedant Patel, “the United States is convinced of Pakistan’s commitment and its ability to secure its nuclear assets.”
According to him, “the US has always valued our long-standing collaboration with Pakistan and has seen a stable and prosperous Pakistan as important to US interests.”
In order to express its disapproval of Biden’s comments, Pakistan also summoned US Ambassador Donald Blome.
Pakistan is a “responsible nuclear state,” according to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who also stated that safety precautions are taken “with the utmost seriousness.”
Biden’s comments shouldn’t damage relationships, according to Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, who also noted that the president wasn’t speaking at an official event.