ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has arrived in Islamabad after a one-day visit to Iran where he held important consultations with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.
Addressing a joint news conference along with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, the prime minister said that Pakistan would play the role of facilitator rather than a mediator in sorting out the differences between the two brotherly Muslim countries.
He also said that during his recent meeting with President Donald Trump, he was asked to do something on dialogue with Iran.
Imran Khan said that Saudi Arabia has been one of the closest friends of Pakistan and Riyadh has always helped us in all times of need.
He said that he strongly believed that any issue could be resolved through dialogue and talks.
According to him, any new conflict in the region could have far-reaching associations and sufferings of people.
The prime minister pointed out that conflict in the Gulf region could lead to an increase in oil prices and more poverty for the developing countries.
During his meeting with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Tehran, the prime minister said that the Muslim Ummah has been facing diverse challenges internally and from the outside.
He said that it was important to explain a message of unity and solidarity among the Muslim nations.
Earlier, Pakistan and Iran agreed that issues between the countries should be resolved through political means and dialogue for regional security and stability.
The prime minister Imran Khan is scheduled to visit Saudi Arabia on a two-day tour tomorrow.