ISLAMABAD, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) -- Pakistan on Thursday condemned smear campaign launched by some vested interests against the Pakistan-China cooperation in the field of civil nuclear technology.

The Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Tasnim Aslam, said the cooperation is exclusively for peaceful purposes and is fully covered under IAEA safeguards as well as in conformity with international commitments of both countries.

"Pakistan has 40 year experience of maintaining and safeguarding its civilian nuclear power plants. Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority, an autonomous body, regulates and ensures safety and security of civilian nuclear materials and facilities. It works closely with IAEA," she told her weekly press briefing.

To a question she said Pakistan is also engaged in dialogue with members of the Nuclear Suppliers Group for membership and cooperation in civilian nuclear technology.

The spokesperson welcomed Indian External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid's statement that there is no option but talks between Pakistan and India.

"The only way forward to resolve the outstanding issues between the two countries is dialogue and resolution of these issues is only way to establish durable peace in the region," the spokesperson said.

To a question about Pakistan's future plan against the U.S. drone attacks, the spokesperson said Pakistan would be tabling a resolution against drones in the Human Rights council in Geneva.