neighborly relations between the GCC States and Iran based on friendliness and mutual respect as well as initiatives to achieve security and stability in the region and avert a rift between Muslims". Addressing the situation in Sudan, Ambassador Qattan expressed the Kingdom's support for the steps taken in order to bring peace to Sudanese region of Darfour. Ambassador Qattan reiterated the Kingdom's support for a nuclear-free middle east expressing the Kingdom's respect for any peaceful use of nuclear energy.