Iranian FM arrives in Pakistan to discuss Yemen conflict

April 08, 2015 20:49

Iranian foreign minister Javad Zarif today arrived in Pakistan to exchange views on the situation in Yemen, a day after Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif called on Iran to get involved in a debate on security in the war-torn country.

The visit is taking place when Pakistan's parliament is mulling a request by Saudi Arabia to provide troops, jets and warships to join its coalition fighting in Yemen against Shia Houthi rebels, allegedly supported by Iran.

An official of the foreign office said that Zarif was having a meeting with Pakistan's advisor on foreign affairs Sartaj Aziz.

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