PM Shehbaz condemns Houthi attacks, vows efforts to defuse regional tensions in call with MBS
Both leaders agree to remain in close contact and look forward to meeting each other soon
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif denounced recent Houthi assaults on Saudi Arabia's civilian and economic infrastructure during a telephone discussion with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS). Pakistan's Prime Minister reiterated the country's strong condemnation of the attacks, which targeted Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan, and Najran, resulting in 73 injuries.
In reaction, a Saudi-led coalition conducted airstrikes in Yemen's Al-Hudaydah province. The Prime Minister conveyed complete solidarity with Saudi leadership and the Saudi people, emphasizing that the Houthi actions jeopardized regional peace and security and could disrupt the global economy and energy supplies. Field Marshal Asim Munir and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar will continue efforts to ease tensions and foster peace in the region, according to the Prime Minister's Office. The Prime Minister also praised MBS's wise and sagacious leadership during the crisis.
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