ISLAMABAD – The Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan has welcomed Pakistan’smediatory efforts for the peaceful resolution of conflict between SaudiArabia and Yemen.
Talking to Pakistan’s official news agency APP Mehdi Honordoost said themediation would prove positive to ensure peace in the region.
He also welcomed the recent $6.2 billion financial assistance by SaudiArabia to Pakistan and said, “Iran would always support Pakistan whatsoeveris 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 for abduction.
However, he did not rule out the involvement of a third country in theincident in an effort to upset relations between Pakistan and Iran. – IRNA