rki.news | Source: Dawn
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday strongly condemned the attempted Houthi attack on Saudi oil giant Aramco’s corporate building in Riyadh and called for an immediate end to all attacks against Saudi Arabia.
In a statement, Pakistan’s Foreign Office described the targeting of civilian infrastructure as a serious threat to human life and regional security.
It urged the Houthis to cease all attacks against the Kingdom immediately and unconditionally.
The Foreign Office said no casualties were reported and praised Saudi authorities for their swift response. It also expressed Pakistan’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia, reaffirming support for its security, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The statement stressed that Saudi Arabia’s security was of great importance to Pakistan and reaffirmed Islamabad’s commitment to the safety of the Saudi people.
The attack took place on Sunday, damaging an Aramco building in Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District. The Houthis claimed responsibility.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have strengthened their defence cooperation through bilateral and regional defence agreements. Islamabad has repeatedly reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Kingdom’s security.
