ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's foreign ministry spokesperson on Thursday welcomed Syria's readmission into the Arab League, hoping that peace measures in the Middle East would promote prosperity in the region.
Syria was readmitted to the Arab League after 11 years this month, with the country's president, Bashar al-Assad attending the summit in Jeddah last week.
The development took place after Iran and Saudi Arabia's historic move to restore diplomatic relations in March. The kingdom has also pushed for peace measures in Yemen to bring about an end to the conflict there.
"Pakistan has welcomed the recent developments in our region, where countries are normalizing relations," the foreign office spokesperson said during a weekly press briefing.
"We also welcome the return of Syria to the Arab League fold."
The spokesperson hoped normalization of ties among these countries would bring "new opportunities" for progress and prosperity for Pakistanis and the people of the region.
Pakistan enjoys cordial relations with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and other Middle Eastern countries and has often offered to mediate for peace between countries locked in conflict in the region.
Middle Eastern countries such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE are not only important investment partners for Pakistan but are also a source of billions of dollars in remittances for the South Asian country.
