Pakistani UN envoy warns Houthi attacks threaten regional security
Pakistan’s UN representative says Houthi attacks violate international law and endanger the entire region, voicing support for Saudi Arabia’s right to defend itself.
Key Takeaways
AIPakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Security Council member, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar, said that Houthi attacks and threats to maritime navigation constitute a violation of international law and pose a threat to the security of the entire region.
Iftikhar stressed that the escalation by the Houthis is worsening the suffering of the Yemeni people, and reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for all serious efforts aimed at de-escalation in Yemen.
He also reiterated Pakistan’s support for Saudi Arabia’s right to take all necessary measures to defend its territory in light of ongoing threats and attacks targeting the Kingdom.