up by the GCC leaders. Prince Naif denied any external pressure on GCC countries in terms of sponsorship, Iqama, nationality and travel authorization, saying that the there is no external pressure, and the approved systems are emanating from our religion and values. We do not get affected by what arises here and there for reasons and objectives which are no longer unknown to everyone. Prince Naif called for exerting more efforts to guide and rehabilitate job seekers of GCC citizens so as to reduce foreign workers. With regard to the Iraqi situation, Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz stressed the importance of stability in Iraq, urging neighboring states to recognize the importance of stability in Iraq and to work more seriously and credibility and to distance themselves from interfering in Iraq's internal affairs. As regards relations with Iran, Prince Naif said that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's relations with Iran and other countries are based on the policy of mutual respect and non-interference in the affairs of others, stressing that the Kingdom attaches great importance to cooperation between Iran and Arab countries through the legitimate channels and in accordance with international conventions and standards. In response to a question on the Kingdom's position towards Iran's nuclear file, Prince Naif said that the policy of the Kingdom and other GCC countries is clear and declared which is supporting a peaceful solution to this issue and the need to free the region from all weapons of mass destruction in addition to the necessity of full and strict compliance with resolutions and regulations established by international agreements to prevent proliferation of nuclear weapons. --More
