Addressing a press conference in the federal capital, Qureshi said that the prime minister was able to relay Iran’s sentiments to the Saudi leadership. He said that the entire senior Saudi leadership, including the foreign minister, minister of state, national security adviser was present during the meetings. “We presented Pakistan’s standpoint, discussed the region’s needs, and relayed Iran’s sentiments to them,” said the foreign minister. “I can now see the dark clouds of war and conflict that were looming above our heads slowly dispersing,” said the foreign minister. The prime minister also stressed the importance of avoiding military conflict and the need for constructive engagement of all parties.

Source: Pakistan Today October 16, 2019 15:37 UTC