Yemen crisis: Pakistan to help implement UN resolution, says Nawaz
Any aggression on Saudi Arabia will be dealt with strongly and effectively, says PM Nawaz. PHOTO: APP
While welcoming the UN Security Council resolution on Yemen, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said Pakistan would contribute to its implementation.
“We are confident that this [UN resolution] will be helpful in bringing in an early end to the ongoing difficult situation in Yemen,” remarked Premier Nawaz during his recent interview with Okaz, a Saudi gazette. He said the UNSC resolution adopted on April 14, which provides a framework for early resolution of the crisis in Yemen, was driven by the vision of the Saudi leadership.
“I’m saying once again that any aggression on Saudi Arabia will be dealt with strongly and effectively,” the prime minister reiterated.
About his visit to Riyadh, PM Nawaz said he affirmed to the Saudi leadership that any violation of sovereignty and territorial integrity of Saudi Arabia would evoke a strong response from Pakistan.
“We will always stand with our Saudi brothers in their hour of need. Pakistan gives top priority to the Kingdom’s defence and security,” he added.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 29th, 2015.