Issued by: The Department of Foreign Affairs
South Africa deeply concerned at the Pakistani nuclear tests.
The South African Government has noted with deep concern the two reported nuclear tests carried out by Pakistan this morning. South Africa had appealed for restraint from Pakistan following the recent tests by India.
As a matter of principle South Africa opposes all nuclear tests since they do not contribute to promoting world peace and security. South Africa believes that security is provided by nuclear disarmament rather than by nuclear proliferation.
South Africa repeats the hope that these test do not result in an arms race in South Asia.
ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS PRETORIA 28 MAY 1998