PM Shehbaz assures MBS of Pakistan’s ‘complete support’ amid Houthi attacks

LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday reaffirmed Pakistan’s strongest condemnation of recent Houthi attacks targeting civilian and economic infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, saying the “reckless actions” threatened regional peace and stability and could have serious consequences for the global economy and energy security.

In a telephone call with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, Shehbaz conveyed Pakistan’s complete solidarity with the Saudi leadership and people, according to the Prime Minister’s Office.

“I reiterated Pakistan’s strongest condemnation of the recent Houthi attacks targeting civilian and economic infrastructure in the Kingdom, and conveyed our complete solidarity with the Saudi leadership and our Saudi brothers and sisters,” the prime minister said in a post on X after the call.

Shehbaz said he, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar would continue their efforts to help defuse tensions and advance peace and stability in the region.

“Such reckless actions threaten regional peace and stability, with serious consequences for the global economy and energy security,” he said.

The prime minister also praised the Saudi crown prince’s “wise and sagacious leadership” during the challenging situation.

According to the PM Office, Shehbaz said the Houthi actions threatened regional peace and security and could further disrupt global economic activity and energy supplies.

The prime minister also conveyed his warm wishes and respectful regards to Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.

Crown Prince Mohammed appreciated Pakistan for its steadfast support for Saudi Arabia and its efforts for peace and stability in the region, according to the PM Office.

The two leaders agreed to remain in close contact and expressed their desire to meet at an early date.