Malta sends formal protest to Pakistani Government

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Environment, Dr George W. Vella, stated that Malta is gravely disturbed at the nuclear tests conducted by Pakistan.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, reiterated Malta's commitment to enhance its opposition to the production, proliferation and use of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons. Moreover, Malta follows a policy in favour of arms reduction, including conventional weapons. Malta is also in favour of the creation of more nuclear weapons free zones around the world.

Dr George W Vella has instructed the Maltese Embassy in Tripoli, which is accredited to Pakistan, to convey a formal protest to the Pakistan Government. Malta will be making it clear to Pakistan, that its actions might threaten regional stability and will urge Pakistan to take all necessary measures to eliminate nuclear weapons.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Environment, called on Pakistan to refrain from further nuclear tests and work towards peace and stability in the region.