UAE stands by regional non-proliferation need

Abu Dhabi: The UAE on Wednesday reiterated its strong opposition to the proliferation of nuclear weapons in the region and stressed its support for the establishment of a weapons of mass destruction (WMD)-free zone, within the guidelines of the Non Proliferation Treaty. "Our commitment to openness and transparency is perhaps best exemplified by our nuclear energy programme," Dr Anwar Mohammad Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, said at the two-day Nato-GCC seminar on the Middle East and Global Challenges here yesterday. "Under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), we have developed the basic framework for the development of a peaceful nuclear energy programme and we are committed to full transparency in this process," he added. Dr Gargash urged other countries to do the same for the... [read full story]