Pakistan hails Saudi Arabia’s decision to wind-up air campaign in Yemen

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday welcomed the announcement by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to end air campaign in Yemen against Houthi rebels.

Foreign Office Spokesperson Tasnim Aslam, In a statement,  said this will pave the way for political solution to the crisis.

The spokesperson said Pakistan shares the desire of Saudi Arabia for peaceful settlement of Yemeni crisis.

It is pertinent to mention here that the Saudi-led coalition had announced on Tuesday ending military operation against Houthi rebels in Yemen.

They said that the alliance had achieved their goal under “Storm of Resolve” and now a new operation “Restoring Hope” will be launched .This new operation will be launched to reconstruct Yemen and to protect citizens.

In this operation, focused would be on counter terrorism, law and order situation in Yemen and on political solution.