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Arab League delegation to attend IAEA conf., tables Israel-related bills

CAIRO, Sept 18 (KUNA) -- A delegation of the Arab League heads to Vienna, Austria, Sunday to participate in the five-day International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) five-day general conference, due to start on Monday.
Delegation head, Ambassador Wael Al-Assad told reporters Saturday the Arab group would table two draft resolutions about the Israeli nuclear capabilities and the implementation of the IAEA's safeguards in the Middle East.
He said attempts by exclude Israel from the nuclear non-proliferation in the Middle East was "unacceptable," calling on the Jewish state anew to join the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Al-Assad said there was an atmosphere of pessimism because the US and the Western group were protecting Israel from international pressure to join the NPT.
"However, that will not stop us from continuing our efforts through all organizations regarding the Israeli nuclear capabilities and the need that Israel join the treaty and place its nuclear facilities to the comprehensive safeguards," he said.
The Arab League has coordinated with the geographical and political groups in Vienna, but there are fears from some small countries that might yeild to pressure and change their positions, he said. (end) bna.bs KUNA 182328 Sep 10NNNN