"We strongly reject the media speculation that Pakistan has changed its position on Syria or is supplying arms to Syrian rebels directly or indirectly. These impressions are totally baseless and misleading," Advisor to Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz told the parliament.
Following the recent visit of Saudi Crown Prince to Pakistan, there is a speculation that Pakistan had changed its stance on Syria under Saudi pressure and it is selling arms to Saudi Arabia to be used by the Syrian rebel forces.
"I would like to clarify that during the Saudi Crown Prince's visit the two sides only mentioned the need to enhance bilateral cooperation in the field of defence with an aim to have a mutually beneficial defence and security cooperation," said the advisor.
He informed the house that Pakistan already have three defence agreements with Saudi Arabia regarding exchange of defence delegations, training programs and employment/ deputation of Pakistani defence personnel in Saudi forces.
Pakistan has always taken a principled position on the Syrian crisis, Aziz said.
Pakistan supports the international efforts in finding a peaceful Syrian-led and inclusive solution being pursued under the Geneva process and meeting the democratic aspirations of the Syrian people through a comprehensive political dialogue involving the entire spectrum of the Syrian polity, he said.