January 13, 2008French President Nicolas Sarkozy has confirmed that he will sign a nuclear co-operation deal with the United Arab Emirates during his regional tour.
It will be the third such deal Mr Sarkozy has made with Muslim countries since taking office in May last year.
He said the Arab world should have the same rights to civilian nuclear programmes as enjoyed by others. Mr Sarkozy said the sale of such technology could foster trust between the West and the Muslim world. Mr Sarkozy is travelling to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates - three Gulf states interested in developing a civilian nuclear programme despite huge oil and gas wealth. More >>>
