Saudi Arabia asserts importance of joint work to achieve peace
Saudi Arabia-Regional, Politics, 9/3/1999

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz has underlined the importance of joint Arab activities to a achieve just and comprehensive peace that provides for restoring Arab rights.

In a statement to the Lebanese magazine al-Hawadeth in its recent issue the Saudi minister stressed the importance of efforts to achieve a just and comprehensive peace in the region, to revitalize its potential and unify Arab positions, stating that a key role is played by the Arab League to unify Arab ranks.

Prince Sultan asserted the need for Israel to give up weapons of mass destruction and to sign an agreement in this respect. He added that the Damascus Declaration states are proceeding in solid stances towards their set objectives and are achieving these goals successfully.

He called for the return of occupied Jerusalem to its owners so it can be the capital of the Palestinian state. He stressed that Saudi Arabia continues sincere efforts toward Jerusalem as an Arab city.

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