ISLAMABAD (The Thursday Times) — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the Houthi rebels' attacks on Saudi Arabia, saying that Pakistan will stand shoulder to shoulder with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in defence of its sovereignty, security and territorial integrity.
Saudi Arabia’s new ambassador to Pakistan, Dr Rajeh bin Tami Albugamy, called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who welcomed him to Pakistan, congratulated him on taking up his new post and wished him success.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, noting the significant progress in relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia in recent years, reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to deepening and broadening bilateral cooperation in various fields.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the recent escalation in attacks by Houthi rebels against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which have cost precious lives and left a number of innocent people injured, including Pakistani nationals. He stressed that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have always stood shoulder to shoulder.
Describing the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement and the Makkah Joint Defence Alliance as historic milestones in the long-standing fraternal relations between the two countries, Shehbaz Sharif said they reflected the two countries' shared commitment to regional peace and security.
The Prime Minister also reaffirmed that Pakistan stands shoulder to shoulder with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in protecting its sovereignty, security and territorial integrity.
