Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari asserted that Pakistan's transformation into a nuclear power was not merely a testament to the country's technological advancement, but rather a decision to ensure peace through force, protecting the country, and maintaining strategic balance in South Asia.
Pakistan's nuclear capability, in the current evolving regional security situation, constitutes a credible deterrent that ensures our peace," Zardari said, according to the official Pakistani News Agency.
The Pakistani president noted that his country does not seek conflict and is committed to the principles of peaceful coexistence and respect for international law.
He emphasized that Pakistan, in its recent crisis with India, demonstrated its strategic patience and commitment to peace.