Kuwait calls for N. Korea's cooperation with IAEA to abandon nuclear program

VIENNA, Sept 19 (KUNA) -- Kuwait has called on North Korea to immediately cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and abandon all its nuclear activities in adherence to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Third Secretary at the Kuwaiti Embassy in Austria and Permanent Delegate at International Organizations in Vienna Yaseen Al-Majid made this remark on Friday at the IAEA Board of Governors meeting in Vienna.
He expressed regret to come to know that North Korea is intending to conduct a new nuclear experiment and to build a new nuclear plant in Yongpyong. He urged North Korea to cooperate with the IAEA to solve pending issues related to nuclear activities and to allow international inspectors to carry out their duties.
He added that negotiations to find a comprehensive solution in the Korean peninsula should be resumed with IAEA involvement.
At the end of his address, Al-Majid pointed out that the State of Kuwait acknowledges each country's right to own and develop its nuclear program; however, it should be done so under the umbrella of NPT. (end) amg.nfm