Saudi FM discusses Middle East crisis with Pakistani leadership
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ISLAMABAD: Saudi Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir arrived on Thursday to discuss the situation in the Middle East following the kingdom’s estranged ties with Iran.
The Saudi foreign minister called on Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif as they exchanged views on regional security situation and matters of bilateral interest.
“Pakistan expressed deep concern at the escalation of the situation and condemned the burning down of (the) Saudi Embassy in Tehran,” PM's office said in a statement.
“The prime minister called for (the) resolution of differences through peaceful means in the larger interest of the Muslim unity.”
Adel Bin Ahmed also held a meeting with Army Chief General Raheel Sharif in Rawalpindi.
He lauded Pakistan’s phenomenal successes in fight against terrorism and the country’s efforts towards regional stability.
The visit comes after Pakistan last month distanced itself from an anti-Islamic State coalition announced by Saudi Arabia, which had named Pakistan as a member.
Pakistan also declined a Saudi call to join a Riyadh-led intervention, backed by most Gulf Arab states, in Yemen last year to fight Iranian-allied rebels.
Earlier, the Saudi dignitary was received by Adviser to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz Nur Khan Airbase in Chaklala, Rawalpindi.
Pakistan has been urging restraint to both Saudi Arabia and Iran, in the wake of escalating tension between the two countries, following the execution of Saudi national Sheikh Nimr Al-Nimr and the consequent torching of the Saudi Embassy by a mob in Tehran.
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Jan 07, 2016 09:12pm
Make it clear to him that Pakistan is not a vassal state of either Iran or any Arab country. Pakistan must stay neutral and should distance itself from this Middle Eastern quagmire. Pakistan didn't become Independent to be dependent on Middle Eastern autocrats.
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Jan 07, 2016 09:15pm
Welcome Mr.F.M we take you as our brother.
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Jan 07, 2016 09:15pm
Pakistan should make them understand their actions in Middle East are creating crisis which are bound to get out of control and the flood of oppressed people of Saudi Arab, Yemen and Bahrain will sweep them away as the masses did to the previous dynasties they should learn something from history
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Jan 07, 2016 09:20pm
saudi is our brother. long live our friendship.
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Jan 07, 2016 09:26pm
One monarch to another. We scratched your back, now you scratch ours. "The house of Saud" is nobody's brother. Saudi oppression and atrocities have crossed all limits.
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Jan 07, 2016 09:28pm
Pakistan is already playing it’s part in fighting against Terrorism. Pakistan should not be part of any political coalition especially when OIC is not functional. Our political leadership should have guts to say NO.
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Jan 07, 2016 09:29pm
@kamran : You may want to learn some history. Knowledge is power :)
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Jan 07, 2016 09:45pm
Pakistan must keep itself Far-off from other's Fire and War of Egotism...!!
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Jan 07, 2016 09:45pm
Our answer must be: You are welcome to Pakistan brother. But thank you, we will NOT get involved in the mess which has been created by KSA and its half brother (USA) at the behest of Israel.
Our brave boys are for the defense of Pakistan alone. They are not mercenaries. Period.
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Jan 07, 2016 09:50pm
Pakistan being their friend offer mediation in all their conflicts with Iran, Syria and Yemen but first of all they have to stop their uncalled for arm interference in the internal affairs of Syria, Yemen and Bahrain
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Jan 07, 2016 10:14pm
Saudis have done us quite a few favors by providing us cheap oil and bailing us out in time of need. Now they're asking for a pound of flesh. Good luck to the Pakistani leadership in trying to get us out of this one.
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Jan 07, 2016 10:27pm
Pakistan can only play a role of peace keeper. Pakistan is already the top nation to provide personal to UN peace keeping missions. It wont be difficult for us to send peace keepers in Muslims lands like Iraq, Syria and Libya. But for that to happen, we wont take any dictates from no one and both Iran and Saudi Arabia need to back off.
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Jan 07, 2016 10:27pm
Saudi please leave us alone. Those who claim to be brother of Saudies can go in Saudia and get citizen there.
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Jan 07, 2016 10:50pm
Learn from history do not interfere others wars ..
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Jan 07, 2016 11:13pm
Well come to Pakistan,
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir.
"A friend in need is a friend in deed."
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Jan 07, 2016 11:14pm
Do anyone have any idea how Pakistanis are treated by Saudis in Hijaz?
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Jan 07, 2016 11:41pm
Saudis are trying their best to drag pak into their sectarian war.
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Jan 07, 2016 11:42pm
What happens when Saudi Arabia gets the bomb?
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Jan 08, 2016 12:10am
Pakistan is still recovering from Saudi let Afghan war in 80's. PM & Army Chief should make it clear to these Saudi crooks that we are not going to be part of their adventures with Iran, Yemen and Syria.
Its all about protecting Saudi Royal Family not religion
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Jan 08, 2016 12:35am
@kamran = Yeah go live in saudi arabia and see your brothers treat you.
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Jan 08, 2016 12:58am
Pakistan should step up and diffuse the tension between Iran and Saudi. But maybe Nawaz does not have the calibre to take such responsibility.
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Jan 08, 2016 01:14am
We should stay away from this mess!!
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Jan 08, 2016 01:34am
Pakistan has to try impartially to mediate between SA and its neighbour Iran as there is no other way out of this mess.
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Jan 08, 2016 01:43am
@ali Well said.
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Jan 08, 2016 02:05am
@kamran saudi is royal family and Hijaz is the real name so first of all its Bidaat to call Saudia instead of Hijaz.
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Jan 08, 2016 02:06am
The problem has multiple parts.
Is it an Arab- Persian tussle. Or is it a Shia-Sunni divide. Is it outcome of unstable states created arbitrarily by colonialists . May be a bit of all, but certainly not a religious divide. The West would want us believe that this is 'clash of civilizations' i.e Arab & Persian rivalry. No. It is governance & broken system which needs to be fixed by the regimes in place. No out side entity should get involved including Pakistan.
As far our relations, both Iran & Saudi Arabia are precious for us. What we have to see and make sure as part of OIC, no one party crosses the limit and does something beyond its legitimate interest.
The two Holy Mosques should not be allowed to be harmed in any manner. Borders of established countries remain sacred and regimes are changed by its people.
Anarchy should not be allowed at any cost , and if it occurs, we must extend help to the victim party even if we have to incur some one's displeasure. Beyond this , NO.
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Jan 08, 2016 02:28am
Now Pakistan should invite the Iranian FM and here his side of the story, it should give no impression that it is leaning on one side, this will be good for Pakistan.
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Jan 08, 2016 02:59am
There are 12000 Pakistani men,women and children in Saudi jails. Set them free.I would like to know why no one in Pakistan take this up with Saudis.
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Jan 08, 2016 03:02am
Take iran's side note arabs.
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Jan 08, 2016 04:09am
Will some one tell me if KSA was ever a brother to ANY Muslim country?
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Jan 08, 2016 04:41am
@ Kamran - are you ok brother?
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Jan 08, 2016 06:19am
Saudi Arabia has purchased mos advanced weapons from USA, has billions of dollars in reserve and still they are sending their people to seek Pakistan's support in their war on poor countries.
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Jan 08, 2016 06:20am
Some people calling calling Saudis Brother or friends.
Honestly, they don't like to be called that, they like to be called KAFEEL or Master!
Ask the labour working their in KSA and Dubai.
We were treated as brother/ friend when they were building Dubai/KSA but no more now.
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