India and Pakistan on Thursday carried out their annual exchange of lists detailing nuclear installations and facilities, continuing a long-standing confidence-building practice between the two neighbours despite strained bilateral relations.
The exchange was conducted simultaneously through diplomatic channels in New Delhi and Islamabad under a bilateral agreement that prohibits attacks on nuclear infrastructure. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the process was completed in accordance with established procedures.
The agreement, formally titled the Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations and Facilities, was signed on December 31, 1988, and became operational in January 1991. It requires both countries to share updated information on designated nuclear sites every year on January 1.
This year’s exchange marks the 35th consecutive time the two sides have adhered to the arrangement. The first such exchange took place in 1992, reflecting a rare area of sustained cooperation between India and Pakistan over more than three decades.
As part of the agreement, both countries reaffirm their commitment not to undertake or support any action that could result in damage to nuclear installations or facilities located in the other country. The information exchanged typically includes the geographical coordinates of the sites to ensure clarity and prevent misunderstandings.
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