New Delhi: In a recent interview to an Indian publication, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud said the Kingdom is ready to provide its “good offices” to resolve outstanding issues between India and Pakistan.
Speaking to The Hindu, Saud said Riyadh was ready to mediate between Islamabad and New Delhi, however, adding that it is up to both countries to decide the time for that.
“We will always provide our good offices when we can, but it’s up to India and Pakistan to decide when the time is right,” he said.
The minister also spoke about the Afghan government, saying that there is a lot the international community can do to safeguard the rights of women.
“Engagement, setting a good example, cooperation and coordination can help to encourage actors to go in the right direction,” he said of the Taliban.
When asked whether the Kingdom thinks it will withhold aid from the Taliban till the group does not become “moderate when it comes to their stand on women’s education, terrorism and so on”, Saud said the aid is meant for the people of Afghanistan.
“Therefore, our position is that aid should continue and should not be affected by these situations,” he said. The Hindu
