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Pakistan strongly condemned continued Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia and called for their immediate and unconditional cessation, while reaffirming its support for the Kingdom’s sovereignty, security and territorial integrity.
According to a statement shared on X by the Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations on Friday, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Syed Haider Shah, made the remarks during an explanation of vote at the UN Security Council.
Pakistan voted in favour of a resolution renewing sanctions measures established under resolution 2140 (2014) concerning Yemen and extending the mandate of the Panel of Experts supporting the sanctions committee.
“Pakistan condemns in the strongest terms the continued Houthi terrorist attacks against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” Ambassador Shah said.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia, saying Islamabad’s support for the Kingdom’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, security and stability remained firm.
“Pakistan stands in full and unwavering solidarity with the leadership, Government and brotherly people of Saudi Arabia,” he said.
The ambassador said Pakistan supported Saudi Arabia’s legitimate right to defend its territory and protect its citizens and residents in accordance with the UN Charter and international law.
“We demand an immediate and unconditional cessation of these reprehensible Houthi attacks,” he added.
Referring to the resolution, Shah welcomed the renewal of the sanctions regime and appreciated the United Kingdom’s constructive role as the penholder during negotiations.
