Statement by Saudi Arabia at the 2nd Session of the Conference on the Establishment of a Middle East Zone Free of Nuclear Weapons and Other WMD

Statement by Saudi Arabia at the 2nd Session of the Conference on the Establishment of a Middle East Zone Free of Nuclear Weapons and Other WMD

The statement emphasises Saudi Arabia's support for the establishment of an ME WMDFZ and the conference. It names Israel as an obstructor to all initiatives and negotiations, due to its refusal to join the NPT and compliance with international disarmament treaties. The state also calls for serious negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear activities. The statement highlighted the failure of international community and sponsoring states to fulfil its obligations regarding the establishment of a zone.