18th May, 1998
The Saudi leader expressed profound concern over reports that India had recently conducted nuclear tests. The cabinet considers India's move as negative in view of international efforts to realize global security and stability, and to create areas free from nuclear weapons. Saudi Arabia calls for the complete prohibition of the deployment of weapons of mass destruction and urges all members of the international community to refrain from conducting nuclear tests, which threaten all mankind.
Source: London Information Office, Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia (20th May, 98)