Pakistan PM reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks

Meeting with new Saudi envoy

The prime minister welcomed the ambassador who assumed his diplomatic responsibilities in Islamabad on Thursday. Shehbaz Sharif congratulated him on taking up his new position and wished him success in his assignment.

Condemnation of recent attacks

Shehbaz strongly condemned the escalation in Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia which caused deaths and injuries to people including Pakistani nationals. He noted that these incidents resulted in loss of precious lives and injuries to scores of innocent individuals.

Commitment to bilateral ties

The premier stated that Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations have made significant progress in recent years across various sectors. He reaffirmed the commitment to strengthening existing institutional mechanisms to deepen cooperation and thanked Saudi leadership for economic support.