Kuwait calls for realistic understanding of nuclear hazards

(with photo) GENEVA, May 1 (KUNA) -- The State of Kuwait on Wednesday urged states taking part in meetings of the preparatory commission of convention of signatory states of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty to adopt a realistic policy toward the issue of non-proliferation of the deadly arms worldwide.
Kuwait concurs with other states' opinion that "there has been no tangible progress" in the relevant devised action plans, particularly with regard of holding a conference of clearing the Middle East of nuclear weapons, also known as Helsinki conference, which was due to be held in December 2012, but did not convene.
Arab states had cooperated with states involved in organizing the convention since three years ago, but they were surprised to learn that it was delayed "without legal basis or setting a new date for holding it," the Kuwaiti diplomat pointed out, expressing Kuwait's frustration at failure to hold the convention.
Kuwait seeks to clear the region of nuclear arms and weapons of mass destruction for sake of establishing regional security and building "confidence among all through a comprehensive and balanced perspective," Al-Fusam added.
Violations of the commitments, made in 2010 in this respect, will lead to casting doubts on credibility of the (Nuclear non-Proliferation) Treaty, Al-Fusam warned.
While affirming Kuwait's frustration toward the fruitless efforts that had been exerted to hold the conference, the diplomat affirmed the Gulf State readiness to cooperate with the concerned states to hold it later this year. (end) ta.rk KUNA 011139 May 13NNNN