Jaafari: Iraq Supports Establishing Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones Around The World

BAGHDAD / NINA / Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari confirmed Iraq's support for the establishment of nuclear-free zones in all parts of the world as an important step towards the elimination of nuclear weapons. Jaafari, in a speech at the Conference on Disarmament, which is held at the sidelines of the Human Rights Council's meetings in Geneva, according to a Foreign Ministry statement today, expressed hope that the meetings of the Preparatory Committee for the NPT to be held next May in Vienna, to put foundations to ensure the success of the next Review Conference in 2020, and to make positive results lead to the implementation of the provisions of the Treaty, and contribute to strengthening international security and stability. " The statement quoted him as saying: that Iraq seeks to be a stabilizing factor in the regional and international environment away from anything that would increase tension and instability in the world, adding that Iraq joined all the major treaties of disarmament, stressing Iraq's full commitment to implement all its provisions and requirements. " . He added that the arms race does not lead to peace and security as much as it is the main reason for tension and instability, stressing adherence of the Government of the Republic of Iraq to the agreements and treaties of disarmament and non-proliferation. / End