New Delhi – September 21 (Online): Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud has said that his country is ready to mediate talks between Pakistan and India, but both neighbors themselves will have to plan negotiations.
In an interview with Indian newspaper, Saudi foreign minister said that instability in Afghanistan is the biggest concern right now. Secondly, Afghanistan’s security is another serious issue so that the war-torn country may not become hub of international terrorism, he said.
Talking about Taliban leadership and their Afghan government, Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud said that it is their [Taliban’s] responsibility that they run Afghanistan in a smoother manner. They should initiate steps that would ensure peace and stability in Afghanistan.
Giving his view point about his country’s relation with Taliban, Saudi Foreign Minister said that there has been a cut-off in his country’s relations with Taliban since Saudi Arabia believed Taliban to be international terrorists. However, in compliance with international community, we will ensure that Taliban stick to their words, He added.
Talking about OIC statement on Kashmir issue, Faisal said that these are India’s internal matters and India’s government and people will have to decide a roadmap to get rid of such problems.
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