‘Pakistan, Yemen enjoy strong bilateral ties’

Islamabad:Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani reaffirmed Pakistan’s deep-rooted and fraternal relations with Yemen, emphasizing the shared cultural, historical and religious bonds between the two nations.

He expressed these views during a meeting with the Ambassador of Yemen, Mohammed Motahar Alashabi, in Islamabad on Wednesday.

The discussion covered a wide range of topics, with a focus on enhancing bilateral relations, regional stability and economic cooperation. Gilani warmly welcomed the Ambassador and reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering support for Yemen in its efforts to achieve peace and stability.

He highlighted Pakistan’s ongoing commitment to providing support through scholarships, capacity-building initiatives and professional training for Yemeni students and officials. He emphasised that Pakistan could extend its expertise to Yemen in key sectors such as climate change, information technology, agriculture, and defence.

Regarding regional dynamics, he underscored Pakistan’s strategic significance as a nuclear power and highlighted its close ties with China and Turkiye. While discussing the Afghan refugee situation the Chairman noted that Pakistan continues to host thousands of Afghan refugees, urging the global community to play its role in addressing this challenge.

The Yemeni Ambassador acknowledged the strong and valued relationship between Pakistan and Yemen and called for further cooperation in capacity building, scholarships, and international collaboration. The meeting also reviewed Pakistan’s steadfast support for a peaceful resolution to the Yemen conflict, aligning with UN Security Council (UNSC) and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) resolutions.