Pakistan condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia at UN Security Council
Pakistan's acting Permanent Representative Usman Jadoon condemned Houthi strikes on Saudi infrastructure and called for an immediate halt during a United Nations Security Council debate on Thursday.
Statement on regional security
Ambassador Usman Jadoon expressed deep concern over the deteriorating situation in Yemen. He stated that Pakistan supports the UN special envoy's efforts to revive dialogue for peace. The ambassador urged full compliance with existing ceasefire agreements.
Support for Saudi sovereignty
Islamabad reaffirmed its unwavering support for the kingdom's security and territorial integrity. Pakistan emphasized that attacks on civilian and economic targets must stop immediately. The nation backed the right of Saudi Arabia to self-defence against these strikes.
Context of wider conflict
The debate occurred as tensions escalated following a deadly strike on Riyadh's international airport. Yemen's civil war reignited after a UN-brokered truce collapsed earlier this year. The Saudi-led coalition has fought the Houthis since 2015 to restore the internationally recognised government.
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