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Consensus reached: Iran, Turkey call for halt to Yemen conflict

PM Nawaz had earlier in the day stressed the need for involving Iran into the Yemen debate

Web Desk April 07, 2015

Efforts afoot to mediate towards stopping Yemen war. PHOTO: AFP

Iran and Turkey have strongly advocated an end to the escalating Yemen conflict, urging countries of the region to come on the negotiating table and reach a political solution to the crisis, Express News reported.

In a joint news conference on Tuesday, Iran's President Hassan Rouhani called for a ceasefire and end to the war that has raised concerns among many states of the world.

Speaking on the occasion, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also stressed the need for dialogue between regional countries to bring about a peaceful solution to the conflict.

Read: Iran should be involved in Yemen debate, says PM

Analysts term the visit a breakthrough to ease up the deteriorating political situation in Yemen and defusing the rising tension that has perturbed the international community.

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif stressed the need of involving Iran into the Yemen debate.on Tuesday

“Iran should also join the discussion and evaluate whether their policy is correct or not,” he said.

Read: Yemen turmoil: Pakistan, Turkey to launch shuttle diplomacy

Pakistan has an important role in dismantling the tension and has been holding joint session of Parliament for the last two days to reach consensus on whether or not it should provide military assistance to Saudi Arabia, and devise a strategy for reconciliation between the countries involved in the offensive.

Pakistan also agreed with Turkey to launch shuttle diplomacy as both have been making efforts to resolve the crisis by diplomatic means.

Leaders around the world fear that an escalation in the war will only divide the Muslim world and result in the loss of men and material.

COMMENTS (5)

Jibran | 9 years ago | Reply Pakistan has missed the initiative. Poor negotiation skills, lack of clarity, and love of Saudis clouded Nawaz Sharif to kickstart any serious efforts. He told Saudis one thing, Turks a different thing, and Pakistani people a totally opposite thing. Who could trust such a person?

Raj - USA | 9 years ago | Reply But, is Saudi Arabia going to stop attacking Yemen? This is the real question. If Saudis do not stop their war on Yemen, it would be very clear to us as who should be blamed and all countries must stop supporting Saudi Arabia and GCC countries.