An important dimension of our effort is to liaise and interact with regional and international parties. The 2012 Project worked to identify initiatives aiming to support the holding of 2012 conference on the Middle East with the intention of coordinating (not replicating) and complementing (not competing).
The following demonstrate the coordination activities done by the 2012 Project.
Coordination with GCC Countries
Platform: Coordination with experts and officials from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE, Kuwait and Iraq to support the UN Secretary General appointment of a facilitator for the 2012 meeting.
Coordination with the EU
Platform: Discussing with EU experts and officials the prospects of holding the 2012 Conference on the Middle East, this included coordination for the Brussels meeting held by the EU on July 6 to 7, 2011. The Brussels meeting was held in support to implementing the outcomes of the 2010 NPT REVCON.
Coordination with Iranians
Platform: Meeting with Iranian decision makers, experts and researchers to determine the Iranian contribution to the 2012 meeting on the Middle East.
Coordination with NATO
Platform: Bilateral and multilateral brainstorming sessions were held on the framework of NATO's premiere gathering on WMDS.
Coordination with Israelis
Platform: Coordination process included a dialogue with Israeli officials to address Israeli fears and to examine the implications of distancing Israel from 2012 activities
