India, Pakistan Complete Exchange of Nuclear Facility Information:
India and Pakistan have continued an important diplomatic tradition related to nuclear safety. Both countries exchanged the list of their nuclear installations and facilities through official diplomatic channels. This step reflects an established confidence-building mechanism aimed at reducing risks and maintaining strategic stability in South Asia.India and Pakistan exchanged their lists of nuclear installations on January 1 as mandated under a bilateral agreement. This exchange, carried out simultaneously in New Delhi and Islamabad, marks the 35th consecutive year of compliance with the agreement meant to prevent attacks on nuclear facilities.The exchange takes place under the Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations and Facilities.The agreement was signed on December 31, 1988, and came into force on January 27, 1991.It obligates both countries to inform each other annually about nuclear installations and facilities covered under the pact.
