    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1994, Book II)]
    [October 28, 1994]
    [Pages 1902-1903]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Joint Communique of the United States of America and the Kingdom of
    Saudi Arabia
    October 28, 1994

        The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Fahad Bin Abdul-Aziz Al-
    Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia held a meeting with his
    excellency President William Clinton, during his Excellency's current
    visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on Friday the 23d of Jumda Al-
    Awal, 1415, A.H., corresponding to the 28th of October, 1994.
        In this meeting, the two leaders reviewed bilateral relations along
    with regional and international issues of common interest. In this
    regard, there was an expression of deep satisfaction at the level of
    bilateral relations and a mutual readiness to promote and develop their
    relations in a way that serves the common interests of the two countries
    and the well-being of the two peoples as well as contribute to the
    security and development of the whole region.
        In addition, the two leaders discussed recent developments related
    to the peace process in the Middle East. On this matter, the Custodian
    of the Two Holy Mosques, with great satisfaction, noted the relentless
    efforts of President Clinton and his government to move ahead the peace
    process and emphasized support for all the agreements already reached.
    On his part, President Clinton expressed his appreciation for King
    Fahad's support for the Israel-PLO agreements and the Israel-Jordan
    Peace Treaty and for his promotion and enhancement of the peace process.
    In particular the President expressed appreciation to him and his
    counterparts in the

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    Gulf Cooperation Council for ending their enforcement of the secondary
    and tertiary boycotts. Both leaders emphasized their commitment to
    continue efforts to achieve concrete progress in the Israeli-Syrian and
    Israeli-Lebanese track. The two leaders took cognizance of the fact that
    a permanent and comprehensive peace in the area must be based on the
    Security Council Resolutions 242, 338 as well as the Principle of Land
    for peace.
        During the talks, the two leaders also examined current threats that
    endanger regional peace and security, notably, the recent Iraqi
    violation of Security Council Resolutions and confirm the ill intentions
    of the Iraqi Government and its continued aggressive policies that
    threaten the security and stability of the Gulf area.
        They also noted the provisions of Security Council Resolution number
    949, underscoring their firm resolve to prevent Saddam Hussein from
    again posing a threat to Iraq's neighbors, particularly, the security of
    the State of Kuwait and future stability of the region. The two leaders
    voiced their view that any attempt to lift or alleviate the sanctions on
    Iraq will continue to be premature as long as Iraq does not comply fully
    and comprehensively with all the Security Council Resolutions that
    pertain to its aggression on the State of Kuwait. Consequently, any
    other efforts, inconsistent with the Security Council Resolutions, would
    only result in encouraging the Iraqi regime to continue its aggressive
    policies and to flout the will of the international community.
        The two leaders emphasized that they had no quarrel with the Iraqi
    people with whose plight they sympathize. They drew attention to the
    humanitarian provisions of the UNSC resolutions which the Iraqi regime
    has failed to take up. The responsibility for the hardship of the Iraqi
    people lies entirely with the Iraqi regime.
        The United States and Saudi Arabia condemn all terrorist activities.
    We are united against all the enemies of peace, those who threaten
    aggression and those who kill innocent people and whose real target is
    peace itself. In this way, we will widen the circle of peacemakers and
    promote reconciliation between them.