US Sanctions Chinese, Belarus Firms for Missile Technology Transfer to Pakistan
The US has targeted entities in China and Belarus for their role in supporting Pakistan's ballistic missile program, escalating efforts to curb proliferation.
- The US State Department imposed sanctions on three Chinese companies and one Belarusian company for supplying missile technology and components to Pakistan.
- Sanctioned firms include Xi'an Longde Technology Development, Tianjin Creative Source International Trade, and Granpect Co. Ltd from China, and Minsk Wheel Tractor Plant from Belarus.
- These companies have significantly contributed to Pakistan's ballistic missile capabilities, including its long-range missile program.
- The sanctions aim to disrupt procurement networks that support the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
- The US reaffirms its commitment to strengthening the global nonproliferation regime through these measures.
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