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VIENNA, Nov 25 (KUNA) -- The Director General of the International Atomic
Energy Agency (IAEA) Yukiya Amano admitted of the difficulties concerning
establishment of a nuclear free zone in the Middle East, stressing importance
on building trust among all parties involved.
Amano remarks were made during a meeting with Arab League Secretary General
Amr Moussa here on the sideline of the first Arab and European youth leaders'
forum.
Arab diplomatic sources, who asked not to be named, told KUNA Thursday that
Amano discussed with Moussa preparations for the upcoming Middle East
Conference in 2012, in response to an initiative made by the United States.
Last August, Amano visited Israel for three days where he met with Israeli
President Shimon Perez and other high ranking Israeli officials.
For his part, Moussa renewed calls on the importance of having Israel join
the nuclear weapons non-proliferation treaty, along with having the IAEA
monitor its nuclear facilities.
Arab League Chief also told Amano that the IAEA should pay more attention
to Israel's nuclear capabilities because it has to do with security and
stability of the Middle East region.
Meanwhile, Amano also briefed Moussa on other issues regarding progress on
Iran's nuclear program and Syria. (end)
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