ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday strongly condemned the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Kingdom’s security and sovereignty.
“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,” the prime minister wrote in a statement on X.
His remarks came a day after Saudi Arabia said it had intercepted ballistic missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthi movement towards the southern part of the Kingdom.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the premier strongly condemned the “blatant attacks” carried out against the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Monday 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 added that Pakistan would continue supporting all sincere efforts aimed at promoting peace, stability, security and mutual understanding across the region.
Earlier, Pakistan’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations said Ambassador Usman Jadoon reiterated Islamabad’s condemnation of the Houthi ballistic missile attacks on Saudi Arabia.
“We express our full solidarity with the brotherly Kingdom and reaffirm our steadfast support for its security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity,” Jadoon said in a post shared by the mission on X.
The ambassador also reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to Yemen’s sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity, saying the position remained consistent with the principles of the UN Charter and international law.
Jadoon urged all concerned parties to resolve their differences through dialogue, diplomacy and a firm commitment to de-escalation, particularly at a time when the region continued to face heightened tensions and multiple interconnected crises.
He stressed that a comprehensive, inclusive and sustainable peace could only be achieved through a Yemeni-led and Yemeni-owned political process facilitated by the United Nations that addressed the legitimate aspirations and concerns of all Yemenis.
Referring to the prisoner exchange agreement reached earlier this year, Jadoon said it demonstrated that dialogue could produce tangible outcomes even in a difficult environment. He called on all parties to build on that momentum and continue engaging constructively towards a durable nationwide ceasefire and an inclusive political settlement.
The ambassador noted that the people of Yemen had endured years of conflict, displacement, economic hardship, food insecurity and the collapse of essential services, warning that any further escalation would undermine prospects for peace and deepen civilian suffering.
He also reiterated Pakistan’s condemnation of the continued arbitrary detention of UN personnel, humanitarian workers and diplomatic staff, as well as the unlawful seizure of UN premises and assets by the Houthis.
“These actions contravene international law and undermine humanitarian work,” Jadoon said, calling for the immediate and unconditional release of all detained personnel and full respect for the privileges and immunities of UN staff, facilities and assets.
The ambassador further reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to promoting dialogue, diplomacy and regional de-escalation, urging all concerned parties to keep communication channels open, avoid actions that could increase tensions and pursue peaceful resolution of disputes in accordance with the UN Charter and international law.
“Pakistan will continue to support all sincere efforts aimed at fostering peace, stability and mutual understanding in the region,” Jadoon concluded.
The statements came as Yemen’s Houthi movement, which controls the country’s north, accused Saudi Arabia on Monday of carrying out airstrikes on Sanaa International Airport, threatening retaliation and putting the fragile truce between the Kingdom and the Iran-aligned group under renewed strain.
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree described the strikes as “blatant aggression” and said they had ended a period of de-escalation. He warned that Saudi Arabia would bear the consequences and that the attacks would not go unanswered.
Following the strikes, the General Authority of Civil Aviation under Yemen’s Saudi-backed, internationally recognised government announced the closure of all airports across the country before later saying they had reopened.
The government’s defence ministry said the runway at Sanaa International Airport had been targeted to prevent an Iranian aircraft from landing. A military spokesperson later said the aircraft instead landed at Houthi-controlled Hodeidah airport.
Another government minister alleged that the Houthis were also detaining an aircraft belonging to the International Committee of the Red Cross at Sanaa International Airport.