and mass-destruction weapons free ; and to ensure the right of the States to possess nuclear energy for peaceful purposes in accordance with the standards of the International Atomic Energy Agency. We also stressed the importance of applying these standards to all countries of the region without any exception, including Israel. Prince Saud also said that during the meeting, the two parties exchanged consultations on the outcome of the International Conference on Iraq held in Baghdad last Saturday. "Our participation in the conference came within the framework of supporting the efforts to achieve security and stability in Iraq as well as to preserve its independence and sovereignty," he added. --More
