a-vis the GCC states, as well as welcoming the recent nuclear agreement between Tehran and the P5+1 group. The leaders welcomed the "new approach of the Iranian leadership towards the countries of the GCC countries," hoping these will be followed by "concrete steps in order to reflect positively on peace, security and stability of the region." The GCC leaders underlined importance of strengthening relations between their countries and Iran on the basis of good neighborliness, non-interference in internal affairs, respect of sovereignty of regional countries and refraining from the use or threat of the use of force. The leaders welcomed the preliminary agreement signed between Iran and the P5+1 group - the five UN Security Council (UNSC) permanent members plus Germany - in Geneva on last November 24 . They said the agreement was a first step towards a comprehensive and permanent agreement over the Iranian nuclear program, which would end regional and international concerns, as well as boost regional security and stability. This permanent agreement, hoped the leaders, would contribute to clearing the region from weapons of mass destruction (WMD) including nuclear weapons. The Iranian nuclear agreement should be fully implemented under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). --More 14:15 LOCAL TIME 11:15 GMT تغريد
