Egyptian foreign minister Ahmad Abul-Ghait has reiterated the importance of making the middle east region free from nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction. In a statement here today, he called for admission of Israel to the treaty of non-proliferation of nuclear weapons. He urged the western countries to put an end to the double- standard policy if they are keen on preserving their credibility when they deal with issues of non-proliferation and disarmament.
