'The current situation in the Middle East and its repercussions make it necessary to coordinate efforts for avoiding the region woes of wars and their adverse impact ', said Prince Turki pointing out to the deteriorating situation in Iraq. He reiterated the support of the Kingdom to the new government in Iraq and said the Kingdom respects the political choice of the Iraqi people. The Kingdom is looking for the convening of the national conference in Iraq and hopes it will realize national reconciliation as well as security and stability in Iraq', he said . Prince Turki underlined the importance of adherence to the conventions of the UN and the nonaligned movement as well as enhancing the international legitimacy in the fields of disarmament. He also underlined the importance of adherence to the resolutions issued by the Arab League, the Organization of the Islamic Conference and Nonaligned movement so as to make the Middle East and the Gulf regions free from weapons mass-destruction. --more www.spa.gov.sa/364973