Saudi FM: Prince Sultan base will not be used for attacking Iraq
Saudi Arabia-Iraq, Politics, 12/25/2002

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister prince Saud al-Faisal has called on the Arab states to work to avoid Iraq any military act, stressing that prince Sultan base in Riyadh will not be used for attacking Iraq.

In a press conference he held yesterday in Riyadh, the Saudi foreign minister said "we want to avoid Iraq any military act and our aim is to settle matters peacefully and in the framework of the UN." He indicated that the Arab states can contribute to avoiding Iraq any military act. He expressed content over Iraq's response with the UN inspectors.

He said that his country will not take part in the military act against Iraq, stressing the need to keep Iraq united and independent. He explained that Iraq is an important and pivotal country in the world and its stability and prosperity is important for all the countries of the region. He said "We fear the results of any military action against Iraq." The Saudi foreign minister stressed that Prince Sultan base in Riyadh will not be used for attacking Iraq, noting that the said base exists to monitor the air embargo ( no fly Zone) imposed on southern Iraq, according to UN security council resolution.

On the US initiative to maintain a partnership with the Middle East, the Saudi foreign minister said that imposing certain methods by the US that do not comply with the Arab states will have negative impact that will not serve the interests of all sides concerned. However, he commented as for economic cooperation it is very important to solve problems that exist in the Middle East. He said that most of the American aid go to Israel.

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