Saudi Arabia yesterday called for reforms in the United Nations in order for the world body to play a more effective role in maintaining peace and stability across the globe. It also demanded restrictions on the veto power of the permanent members of the UN Security Council and joint global efforts to combat terrorism. Addressing the UN General Assembly, Crown Prince Sultan, deputy premier and minister of defense and aviation, also urged developed countries to open their markets to developing countries. âThey should also facilitate accession of other countries, including my country, to the World Trade Organization (WTO), offering adequate flexibility considering their situations,â he said.âThe Kingdom appreciates the vital role of UN bodies and expects that the current efforts to reform the United Nations would strengthen these bodies and increase their vitality. We also support an international consensus on the expansion of the Security Council and restriction of its veto power. It should not be allowed veto resolutions related to implementing its previous decisions,â he said. Prince Sultan also called for the restoration of the powers of the UN General Assembly. âEverybody must adhere to the UN Charter to achieve peace and stability and there should not be double standard while adopting resolutions,â he said. He stressed the need to make the Middle East and the Gulf free of weapons of mass destruction.