Pakistan PM reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia after Houthi attack on King Khalid Airport

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday condemned the terrorist attack carried out by Houthi militias on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which resulted in civilian casualties and injuries.

In a statement published by the Associated Press of Pakistan, Sharif expressed his country's full solidarity with Saudi Arabia, stressing that targeting civilians and vital infrastructure is a blatant violation of international law and poses a serious threat to regional security and stability.

The prime minister called on the Houthi militias to immediately halt such attacks, reaffirming Pakistan's unwavering commitment to the Kingdom's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and security, in line with the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement and the recent decisions of its Political, Security and Defense Strategic Committee.

He also reiterated Pakistan's full support for Saudi Arabia's legitimate right to defend its people and protect its cities and critical infrastructure.

Sharif extended his condolences to the Saudi leadership and the families of the victims, emphasizing that Pakistan will continue to stand by the Kingdom in the face of threats to its security and stability.