Jordan calls regional countries to join non-proliferation treaty

VIENNA — Jordan has renewed its call for regional countries, including Israel, to join the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and to subject their nuclear facilities to the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) oversight procedures.

Addressing attendees at the 59th meeting of the IAEA, Jordan Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Khalid Toukan said that entering the treaty would contribute to achieving international peace and stability and allow regional countries to focus on economic and social development.

On the sidelines of the event, the Jordanian delegation held several meetings with representatives of participating countries, such as US and Russia, and discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation.