Blix is to meet French President Jacques Chirac in Paris before travelling to Chequers, the English country residence of British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Blix is to meet French President Jacques Chirac in Paris before travelling to Cquers, the English country residence of British Prime Minister Tony Blair.

Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, in a televised speech to mark the 12th anniversary of the start of the Persian Gulf War on Friday, called on his country to "stand firm" in the face of evil.