Relations with Iran: 6 / The council reiterated the importance of cooperation relations between the GCC countries and Iran, based on respecting the sovereignty of countries in the region, non interference in their internal affairs, principles of good neighborhood and refrain from use or threat of force. Iranian Nuclear Program: 7 / The Ministerial Council expressed hope that the prolonging of negotiations between the group of countries (5+1) and Iran up to 24th November could lead to reaching a comprehensive agreement between the two parties in order to end fears and suspicions over Iran's nuclear program. 8 / The Ministerial Council asserts importance of making the Arabian Gulf Region and the Middle East a zone free of Weapons of Mass Destruction, including nuclear weapons. --More 21:15 LOCAL TIME 18:15 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w