U.S. Urges Pakistani Restraint in Nuclear and Missile Tests
Following is the official answer to a question taken at the March 9 regular State Department briefing; the answer was posted later in the day
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman March 9, 2004
QUESTION TAKEN AT MARCH 9, 2004 DAILY PRESS BRIEFING
Pakistan: Ballistic Missile Test
Question: What is the U.S. reaction to today's missile test in Pakistan?
Answer: Today Pakistan tested its Shaheen II intermediate-range ballistic missile. We understand that Pakistan notified neighboring countries before the test.
We continue to urge Pakistan and other countries in the region to exercise restraint in their nuclear weapons and missile programs, as part of an ongoing effort to relieve tensions and build confidence in the region.
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