Shehbaz denounces Houthi attacks in call with MBS

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and strongly condemned the recent

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and strongly condemned the recent Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, reaffirming Pakistan’s full support for the Kingdom.

During the conversation, the prime minister described the attacks as unacceptable and said they violated international law while posing a serious threat to freedom of navigation and regional stability.

Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan stands firmly with Saudi Arabia during the current security situation. He conveyed the country’s complete solidarity with the Saudi leadership and people, stressing that Pakistan remains committed to supporting the Kingdom in safeguarding regional peace and security.

The prime minister also said he conveyed the support of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and the entire Pakistani nation, expressing unity with Saudi Arabia at what he described as a critical time.

According to the prime minister, both leaders agreed to maintain close coordination on issues affecting regional peace and maritime security. They emphasised the importance of ensuring the safe and uninterrupted movement of commercial shipping through the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz, two of the world’s most important international trade routes.

The two sides also agreed to continue working together to promote stability across the wider Middle East and support efforts aimed at protecting lawful maritime commerce from security threats.

The conversation comes amid heightened regional tensions following recent attacks targeting commercial shipping in the Red Sea. The waterway remains a vital route for global energy supplies and international trade, making its security a key concern for countries in the region and the wider international community.