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03 November 1998

TEXT: SECRETARY OF DEFENSE COHEN MEETS WITH KING FAHD IN RIYADH

(Mideast peace process, Iraq's latest challenge to UN discussed) (230)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- "Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen had
warm and productive meetings with King Fahd and Crown Prince Abdullah
in Riyadh on November 3. They discussed recent progress in the Middle
East peace process and Iraq's unacceptable decision to stop weapons
inspections by the U.N. Special Commission," Pentagon Spokesman Ken
Bacon said.
Following is the text of Bacon's statement:
(Begin text)
U.S. Defense Secretary William S. Cohen had warm, productive meetings
with King Fahd and Crown Prince Abdullah in Riyadh on Tuesday. They
discussed recent progress in the Middle East peace process and Iraq's
unacceptable decision to stop weapons inspections by the U.N. Special
Commission.
King Fahd stressed Saudi Arabia's strong friendship with the United
States and pledged that the Kingdom will continue to support U.S.
efforts to preserve regional security and stability.
Crown Prince Abdullah praised American leadership in helping the
United Nations to contain Iraq. Secretary Cohen and the Crown Prince
discussed possible responses to Iraq's latest challenge to the U.N.
Security Council.
Based on his meetings, Cohen is confident that the United States will
have the support it needs to take appropriate action to support the
United Nations.
(End text)