ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said that Pakistan was ready to mediate in the Yemen conflict if all parties involved gave their approval.
Talking to Yemeni Ambassador Mohammed Mohatar Alashabi, Khan emphasised Pakistan’s desire to see a peaceful resolution to the war in Yemen.
The premier had previously said that the country would mediate in the conflict between the Saudi-led alliance and Houthi rebels.
“We are trying our best to act as a mediator to resolve the Yemen crisis,” he said during an address to the nation on October 24.
Last month, Saudi Arabia came to Pakistan’s assistance as it decided to deposit $3 billion in the national exchequer for a period of one year as a balance of payment support and agreed on a one-year deferred payment facility of $3 billion for importing oil.
The agreement was reached during PM Imran’s visit to the country where he met the Saudi leadership including King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. A host of bilateral issues, including regional and international situation were discussed during the meetings.
