India-Australia conclude sixth round of bilateral dialogue on disarmament and non proliferation
30 Mar 2021 16:59:32
New Delhi, Mar 30: The sixth round of India-Australia Dialogue on Disarmament, Non-Proliferation and Export Control was held virtually on Mar 30, whereby both the sides discussed contemporary issues of mutual interest.
According to the statement of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), both the countries exchanged views on issues in the areas of nuclear, chemical, biological disarmament and non-proliferation, conventional weapons, outer space security and strategic export control. The dialogue facilitated enhanced mutual understanding and appreciation of national perspectives and global developments on non-proliferation and disarmament issues that will contribute to the India- Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the MEA statement said.
The India-Australia bilateral dialogue on Disarmament, Non-Proliferation and Export Control was followed after India and Japan had exchanged views in Feb 2021, on a range of contemporary issues of mutual interest in the areas of nuclear, chemical, biological disarmament and non-proliferation, conventional weapons, outer space security and export control
The exchange of views took place during the ninth round of India-Japan Consultations on Disarmament, Non-Proliferation and Export Control held in a virtual format.