Faisal at the outset of the joint press conference with his German counterpart in Riyadh today: "We held today an extensive and constructive talks where we reviewed the bilateral relations and ways of developing them in all areas to the benefit of our two countries," "Iran's nuclear program was among the topics discussed, as part of the ongoing efforts of Group (5 + 1), in which Germany is a member. The Kingdom supports these efforts to resolve the crisis peacefully, and hopes that Iran takes advantage of the deadline offered to it by the Group to halt escalation, begin serious negotiations with the Group, open its facilities to international inspection and remove all doubts about its nuclear program. We believe in Iran's right as well as the regional countries' rights in the peaceful use of nuclear energy in accordance with criteria and procedures of the International Energy Agency (IAEA) and under its supervision," "We also discussed the flagrant interference of Iran in the internal affairs of Arab countries and called on Iran to stop this interference ". --More
