Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia and Germany hold joint press

On the developments in Iraq, the Saudi Foreign Minister said the
Kingdom welcomed the results of the 5th meeting of Ministers of
Interior of Iraq's neighboring countries held in the Jordanian
capital of Amman recently.

"Moreover, the Kingdom hopes that these
might contribute to enhancing cooperation and coordination among
countries of the region to maintain security and stability in Iraq
and promote its national unity and that the Iraqis rebuild their
country away from any external influences."


He said that the situation in Afghanistan was among the topics
discussed, emphasizing the importance of intensifying efforts to
promote national unity among all segments of Afghan ethnic segments
and work on rebuilding the Afghan economy and social development
within the framework of the international community's drive to
restore security and stability of this country, which long suffered
from external conflicts, internal disputes, and that made it a
habitat and haven for terrorism.


Prince Saud Al-Faisal said the Kingdom and Germany have agreed to
help Pakistan, and to request the International Monetary Fund to
provide the required support for Pakistan.


With regard to the crisis over Iran's nuclear file, he expressed
appreciation of the role and efforts of Germany within the group of
"five plus one", which aims at resolving the crisis peacefully and to
ensure that the Gulf region is free from weapons of mass destruction
and nuclear weapons while ensuring the right of countries of the
region to the peaceful use of nuclear energy in accordance with the
standards and procedures of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
In this regard, he stated that "while appreciating these efforts, the
Kingdom renews its call for expanding the initiative to include all
the countries of the Middle East including Israel".