We are against arms race on outer space: Pakistan government says after India shoots downs satellite
Islamabad, Mar 27 (IBNS): At a time when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed the nation and said the country shot down a satellite in space with an anti-satellite missile, Pakistan on Wednesday said it was against an arms race in space.
"In response to various media queries, the Spokesperson stated that Pakistan has been a strong proponent of Prevention of Arms Race in Outer Space. Space is the common heritage of mankind and every nation has the responsibility to avoid actions which can lead to the militarization of this arena. We believe that there is a need to address gaps in the international space laws with a view to ensuring that no one threatens peaceful activities and applications of space technologies for socio-economic development," Pakistan Foreign Ministry office said in a statement.
"We hope that countries which have in the past strongly condemned demonstration of similar capabilities by others will be prepared to work towards developing international instruments to prevent military threats relating to outer space," it said.
"Boasting of such capabilities is reminiscent of Don Quixote's tilting against windmills," it said.
Scaling up defence capability in the outer space, India on Wednesday achieved a rare capability by joining the big league of the US, China and Russia and successfully tested an anti-satellite (ASAT) missile.
"This was just only in three minutes, Congratulations to everyone on the success," the Prime Minister said in an address to the nation.
"India has demonstrated the rare anti-satellite missile capability," the Prime Minister said and added the Mission Shakti was aimed at strengthening India's security.
Modi said on Twitter that the Mission Shakti was special for two reasons - India has emerged as the fourth country to acquire such a specialised and modern capability.
"This venture is in no way violation of any pact or international law," he said.
"India stands tall as a space power! It will make India stronger, even more secure and will further peace and harmony," he later tweeted.
He said The Mission Shakti was a highly complex one, conducted at extremely high speed with remarkable precision.
"It shows the remarkable dexterity of India’s outstanding scientists and the success of our space programme".
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