Pakistan Stands With Saudi Arabia Amid Houthi Attacks
Pakistan has reaffirmed its unwavering support for Saudi Arabia in the face of recent Houthi militia attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif made the nation's stance clear during a telephone call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, expressing his unshakeable resolve to stand shoulder to shoulder with Riyadh.
The attacks on the oil tankers, which occurred in the Red Sea, have been widely condemned by the international community. Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed responsibility for the attacks, citing their ongoing conflict with the Saudi-led coalition that intervened in the Yemeni civil war in 2015. Pakistan has long been a key ally of Saudi Arabia and has a long-standing defense agreement with Riyadh.
The prime minister's stance aligns with Islamabad's traditional foreign policy stance of supporting Saudi Arabia on all matters related to its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and security concerns. This unwavering commitment to Saudi Arabia's defense and security has been evident in Pakistan's diplomatic efforts, particularly in recent years when tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran have run high.
Pakistan has consistently backed Saudi Arabia on key regional and international issues, including the OIC's condemnation of Houthi attacks in 2017, and the joint declaration by the two countries in 2018 to combat terrorism in the Middle East.
The prime minister's message to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman underscores Pakistan's unshakeable commitment to Saudi Arabia, and serves as a testament to the strong and enduring ties between the two nations. With the region still reeling from the ongoing Yemeni conflict and escalating tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia, Pakistan's unwavering support will provide crucial stability and continuity to Saudi Arabia.