Pakistan vows full support for Saudi security at U...

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• Pakistan has reaffirmed its firm commitment to Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security amid continuing Houthi attacks, assuring the kingdom of its full solidarity at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
• Ahmad said Pakistan recognised Saudi Arabia’s legitimate right to defend its people, cities and critical infrastructure against attacks.
• Pakistan has called for an end to hostilities while maintaining its support for Saudi Arabia’s security and a peaceful political solution to Yemen’s conflict.

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Pakistan has reaffirmed its firm commitment to Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security amid continuing Houthi attacks, assuring the kingdom of its full solidarity at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, made the statement during the council’s monthly briefing on Yemen on Friday. He condemned attacks on Saudi territory and called for an immediate halt to hostilities.

The ambassador said Pakistan’s commitment to Saudi Arabia remained resolute under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement and recent decisions of its Strategic Political and Defence Committee. He referred to a statement by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, reaffirming Islamabad’s support for the kingdom.

Ahmad said Pakistan recognised Saudi Arabia’s legitimate right to defend its people, cities and critical infrastructure against attacks. He also expressed solidarity with the Saudi leadership and people as tensions continued to threaten regional security.