ISLAMABAD – Iranian Ambassador Mehdi Honordoost here on Monday welcomedPakistan’s mediatory efforts for the peaceful resolution of conflictbetween Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
Talking to APP here at the National Day reception at Turkish Embassy, theIranian Ambassador said the mediation would prove positive to ensure peacein the region.
He also welcomed the recent $6.2 billion financial assistance by SaudiArabia to Pakistan and said that “Iran would always support Pakistanwhatsoever is in its best interest” .
He called for the need for tangible efforts by the Pakistan government forthe recovery of 12 abducted Iranian border guards. He said a terroristgroup Jaish-ul-Adl had claimed the responsibility of abduction.
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However, he did not rule out the involvement of a third country into theincident in an effort to upset relations between Pakistan and Iran.
