Optimistic about launching of Gulf-Iranian dialogue - Deputy FM

KUWAIT, March 26 (KUNA) -- Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled Al-Jarallah expressed optimism Sunday over the possibility of launching of a Gulf-Iranian dialogue following the recent reciprocal messages and visits.
In statements to reporters on the sideline of his participation in a ceremony held late Sunday by Bangladeshi Embassy to mark the friendly country's national day, Al-Jarallah disclosed that Kuwait has informed leaders of other Gulf states of the content of a recent message it has received from Iran.
Moreover, the Gulf Cooperation Council foreign ministers meeting on Thursday would discuss a number of issues, including dialogue with Iran, he said.
He added that there would be certain steps to be taken in this regard afterward.
On Iran's plans to expand Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, Al-Jarallah voiced concerns over the move due to proximity of the facility to Kuwaiti coasts.
"Indeed, we eye continuous oversight and control over this nuclear facility to avoid any negative impact on the surrounding area and to make sure that it would not pose any real threat to the region," he said.
"Our friends in Iran have confirmed that this facility subjects to very precise technical and technological controls," he said.
Al-Jarallah, however, wished there would be permanent international oversight to the facility especially from the International Atomic Energy Agency to avoid any nuclear leakage. (end) fn.ibi