Pakistan on Monday welcomed the recent dialogue and diplomatic engagement towards peace in Yemen, lauding Saudi Arabia’s role and its efforts in reinforcing the initiatives of the Sultanate of Oman and the UN Special Envoy for Yemen.
A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs praised the Saudi efforts towards a peaceful resolution of the Yemeni crisis, expressing belief that they are timely and would promote peace, stability, and development in the region.
“Pakistan reiterates its principled support for a political solution to the Yemeni crisis through dialogue and consultation,” the statement said. The Yemeni crisis has been bewing since 2014, when Houthi rebels took control of the capital, Sanaa, and forced President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi to flee to Saudi Arabia. The conflict has since escalated into a devastating war, resulting in a humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
Saudi Arabia, which leads a coalition that has been battling the Iranian-aligned Houthi group since 2015, is seeking a permanent ceasefire agreement to end its military involvement in a war that has killed tens of thousands of people and left millions hungry.
