Leaders of the Arab states in the Gulf Cooperation Council, the GCC, have ended their three-day summit with a call on Baghdad to implement all the United Nation's resolutions related to the invasion of Kuwait in 1990.

The final communique, issued in Kuwait, said Baghdad should confirm its peaceful intentions in words and deeds.

Earlier reports had suggested a disagreement between the six GCG states over policy towards Baghdad, with Qatar and the United Arab Emirates arguing for a more conciliatroy approach.

Before the final session -- which had to be delayed to iron out differences -- the Saudi General secretary of the GCC, Jamil Al- Hujailan, described President Saddam Hussein as an aggressive and uncontrollable despot.

From the newsroom of the BBC World Service
 

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