Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the recent surge in Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia, expressing concern over the loss of lives and injuries to innocent people, including Pakistani citizens.
The prime minister made the remarks during a meeting with Saudi Arabia’s newly appointed ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Rajeh Tami Albugamy, and reiterated Islamabad’s resolve to strengthen longstanding ties with Riyadh.
During the meeting, Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the Saudi ambassador to Pakistan, congratulated him on assuming his new responsibilities and conveyed his best wishes for success in his diplomatic assignment.
The prime minister noted that relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia had made significant progress in recent years. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening existing institutional mechanisms to deepen and expand bilateral cooperation across various sectors.
Shehbaz also assured the ambassador of Pakistan’s full support and cooperation in further strengthening the longstanding fraternal ties between the two countries.
Pakistan condemns Houthi attacks
The prime minister strongly condemned the recent increase in Houthi attacks against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, noting that the assaults had resulted in the loss of precious lives and injuries to several innocent individuals, including Pakistani citizens.
He emphasized that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia had always stood shoulder to shoulder, supporting each other through challenges and maintaining close cooperation.
Shehbaz reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to stand alongside Saudi Arabia in safeguarding its sovereignty, security and territorial integrity.
Defence agreements historic milestones
The prime minister highlighted the significance of the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement and the Makkah Joint Defence Alliance, describing them as historic milestones in the two countries’ longstanding fraternal relationship.
He said the agreements reflected Pakistan and Saudi Arabia’s shared commitment to regional peace and security, further underscoring the importance of their strategic partnership.
The prime minister also reiterated the need to strengthen bilateral cooperation through established institutional mechanisms and expand collaboration across different fields.
Shehbaz thanks Saudi leadership
During the meeting, Shehbaz Sharif thanked the Saudi leadership for its longstanding economic and financial assistance to Pakistan.
He wished Dr. Rajeh Tami Albugamy success in carrying out his diplomatic responsibilities and assured him that Pakistan would extend full support to his efforts to further deepen relations between the two countries.
The meeting underscored Pakistan’s commitment to maintaining close diplomatic, economic and defence ties with Saudi Arabia amid concerns over the recent attacks against the Kingdom.
