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Pakistan has denounced the Houthi ballistic missile attacks on Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed its unwavering support for the Kingdom's security, sovereignty and territorial integrity while expressing full solidarity with the Saudi government and people.
Addressing an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council on the situation in Yemen, Pakistan's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Usman Jadoon, said that Islamabad remained committed to Yemen's sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity in line with the UN Charter and international law.
He stressed the need to de-escalate tensions and pursue a peaceful resolution to the conflict through dialogue, while reaffirming Pakistan's support for UN-led efforts aimed at achieving lasting peace and stability in Yemen.
Pakistan's condemnation came after Saudi Arabia said on Monday that its coalition forces had intercepted ballistic missiles fired by the Houthis from Yemen towards the Kingdom's southern region.
Saudi Arabia intercepted missiles "launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward the southern region," the spokesperson for a Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen said on X.
He urged all concerned parties to resolve differences through dialogue, diplomacy and a firm commitment to de-escalation, saying the Middle East continued to face heightened tensions and multiple interconnected crises.
Ambassador Jadoon stressed that a comprehensive, inclusive and sustainable peace in Yemen could only be achieved through a Yemeni-led and Yemeni-owned political process facilitated by the United Nations and addressing the legitimate aspirations of all Yemenis.
He said the prisoner exchange agreement reached earlier this year had demonstrated that dialogue could produce tangible results even under difficult circumstances, urging all parties to build on that momentum and work towards a durable nationwide ceasefire and an inclusive political settlement.
Highlighting the humanitarian situation, the envoy said the Yemeni people had endured years of conflict, displacement, economic hardship, food insecurity, and the collapse of essential services, warning that any further escalation would undermine prospects for peace and deepen civilian suffering.
Pakistan also strongly condemned the continued arbitrary detention of UN, humanitarian, and diplomatic personnel, as well as the unlawful seizure of UN premises and assets by the Houthis, describing such actions as violations of international law that undermine humanitarian operations.
The ambassador called for the immediate and unconditional release of all detained personnel and urged full respect for the privileges and immunities of UN staff, facilities and assets.
Reaffirming Pakistan's commitment to regional peace, Ambassador Jadoon said Islamabad would continue to support all sincere efforts aimed at promoting dialogue, diplomacy, de-escalation, stability and the peaceful resolution of disputes in accordance with the UN Charter and international law.
