PM reaffirms Pakistan’s support for Saudi Arabia

After Houthi attacks
Islamabad
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday condemned the Houthi attacks and reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Kingdom’s security.
“Pakistan reaffirms its unwavering support for the Kingdom’s security and stands in complete solidarity with the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at this critical time,” PM Shehbaz said in a statement on X. The prime minister’s condemnation came a day after Saudi Arabia said it had intercepted ballistic missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthi movement towards the country’s south. According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the prime minister strongly condemned the blatant attacks carried out against the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia last night.
“Such reprehensible actions constitute a violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and have the potential to further undermine regional peace and stability,” the PMO said. The statement further said Pakistan would continue to support all sincere efforts aimed at promoting peace, stability, security and mutual understanding across the region.
Earlier, the Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the UN wrote in a post on X that Ambassador Usman Jadoon noted Islamabad’s condemnation of Houthi ballistic missile attacks against Saudi Arabia. “We express our full solidarity with the brotherly Kingdom and reaffirm our steadfast support for its security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity,” he said.
Further, he noted, “We also reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Yemen, consistent with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and international law.”
The ambassador called on concerned parties “to resolve differences through dialogue, diplomacy, and a steadfast commitment to de-escalation,” particularly during “a time when the region continues to face heightened tensions and multiple interconnected crises”.
According to Jadoon, “A comprehensive, inclusive and sustainable peace can only be achieved through a Yemeni-led and Yemeni-owned political process, facilitated by the UN, which addresses the legitimate aspirations and concerns of all Yemenis.” He cited the agreement on the exchange of prisoners earlier this year as having demonstrated that “dialogue can yield tangible outcomes even in a difficult environment”.
All parties, the ambassador noted, “should build on this momentum and continue engaging constructively towards a durable nationwide ceasefire and an inclusive political settlement”.
He added that the people of Yemen have endured years of conflict, displacement, economic hardship, food insecurity, and the collapse of essential services. “Any further escalation risks undermining prospects for peace and deepening the suffering of civilians, “Jadoon stated.