Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday assured that the government would follow the policy in Pakistan’s possible role in Yemen war endorsed by the parliament.
He was addressing Parliament’s joint session on Pakistan’s possible role in join Saudi-led coalition against Yemen rebels.
Nawaz reiterated government’s stance that Pakistan would defend Saudi Arabia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.
“Take your time, we are not in a hurry, we will take all your good points and I want the parliament also to say something about demands of our friends,” said Sharif.
The PM said Turkey may send its foreign minister or convey the message by phone. “We will see what we can do after that. We might visit other Muslim countries together.”
The PM said Pakistan would also hold talks with Iran to ease Yemen tension, urging Tehran to get involved in talks with Pakistan and review policy on Yemen.
“Iran should also join the discussion and evaluate whether their policy is correct or not,” Sharif said.
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is due in Islamabad on Wednesday to discuss the situation.
The session was later adjourned till Wednesday
