Pakistan: We support the sovereignty of Yemen and demand diplomacy

Emphasizing the diplomatic solution to the Yemen crisis, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan condemned Colombia's action regarding occupied Jerusalem and the forced expulsion of Palestinians from the West Bank.

Ambassador of Arjan-International Group: "Sajad Haider" today in his weekly press conference in Islamabad stated his country's concern about the humanitarian and maritime consequences caused by the war in Yemen. He added: "Pakistan's position on the Yemen issue is stable and principled. We demand the use of diplomacy and negotiation to resolve Yemen issues." Sajjad Haider, while supporting the security of Saudi Arabia against what he called provocative attacks by Yemen, at the same time stated that Pakistan supports the sovereignty, territorial integrity and unity of Yemen. Referring to the Palestinian crisis and emphasizing the implementation of UN Security Council resolutions on the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, he said: Pakistan condemns Colombia's action in opening its embassy in occupied Jerusalem and considers it to be against international norms. The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan also condemned the forced deportation of Palestinians from the West Bank and emphasized the role of the international community, including the United Nations, to protect the rights of the Palestinian people and hold the Israeli occupation regime accountable. He also said about Iran-Pakistan relations and the views of the two neighboring countries on mediation efforts in the region: Pakistan continues its efforts for peace and we insist on bringing all parties closer together. Sajjad Haider emphasized: The government and people of Iran have a positive and fraternal view of Pakistan's peaceful efforts, and we have witnessed the positive and fraternal approach of Iran's friendly and neighboring country in various forums.

A number of Turkish political parties criticized the country's tripartite defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan and warned about its consequences for Turkey's national security and the possibility of the country's army being dragged into regional conflicts.

Yemen has changed the equations of the war with Saudi Arabia by planning the equation of "encirclement against encirclement" and implementing mutual threats and has been able to turn this strategy into an effective rule in the order of West Asia.

In a phone call with Faisal bin Farhan, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi warned about the consequences of a military approach in Yemen and announced Iran's readiness to help start a dialogue between Saudi Arabia and Yemen.