President Asif Ali Zardari said on Sunday that Pakistan remains committed to high standards of nuclear security and continues to support responsible nuclear conduct at the global level.
Expressing his thoughts, President Zardari has termed the Chernobyl accident in the Soviet Union four decades ago as a key turning point in the formation of global nuclear awareness. He has said that nuclear safety is not only a technical matter but also demands continuous monitoring and responsibility, adding that
In a message marking the anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in Russia, the president added that the 1986 explosion affected millions of people across several countries. He said that the incident highlighted the importance of international cooperation, with the United Nations and relevant institutions playing a central role in the rehabilitation of those affected.
President Zardari said that the effects of nuclear accidents are long-term and often irreversible. He warned that there is no margin for error in this field.
He added that the cost of such accidents is borne by future generations, with innocent populations facing lasting harm. "Agricultural land, food supplies and water resources may be severely affected, while health systems are left to deal with prolonged and complex diseases," President Zardari maintained.
