Talks Begin on Gulf Nuclear Consortium

Talks opened yesterday between six Middle Eastern nations aiming to create a common nuclear fuel source for civilian power production in Gulf states, the Qatar News Agency reported (see GSN, Nov. 5).

During its two-day meeting, the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council plans to discuss founding a formal nuclear consortium project, review possible applications for peaceful nuclear energy in the region and means to expand the nuclear programs of each of its member states (Qatar News Agency, Jan. 26).

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