The statement further said the delegations had a productive exchange of views on issues of mutual importance, including international efforts to enhance nuclear security, and peaceful applications of nuclear energy. The participants also shared views on non-proliferation challenges as well as on the multilateral regimes on chemical and biological weapons, exports controls, and the importance of regional stability and security.
It further said the delegations reaffirmed that the SSS&NP Working Group remains an invaluable forum for discussing these issues of critical mutual importance and looked forward to continuing the process. The statement added that the meeting was part of a continuing dialogue on a range of issues related to the bilateral relationship. The Economic and Finance Working Group was held in Washington on November 30, the Defence Consultative Group on December 3-4 in Islamabad, and the Energy Working Group in Islamabad on December 7.