Pakistan has strongly condemned continued Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia and demanded their immediate and unconditional end, reaffirming Islamabad's unwavering solidarity with the Kingdom. Ambassador Syed Haider Shah, Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, set out the position at the UN Security Council after the Council adopted a resolution renewing sanctions under Resolution 2140 (2014) and extending the 2140 Committee's Panel of Experts, News Pulse reported.

Shah condemned the attacks in the strongest terms and reaffirmed Pakistan's full support for Saudi Arabia's sovereignty, territorial integrity, security and stability. He also backed the Kingdom's right to defend its territory and protect its citizens and residents under the UN Charter and international law, and restated Pakistan's support for Yemen's sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity.

Houthi claims and Saudi interceptions

The statement came after the Houthis claimed fresh attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure on Thursday, saying they had targeted a pumping station on the Kingdom's East-West oil pipeline, an oil facility in the Red Sea port city of Yanbu and an Aramco building in Riyadh. The Saudi-led coalition said it had intercepted and destroyed two Houthi drones, one near Riyadh and another in the Eastern Province.

Welcoming the resolution, Shah said accountability for individuals and entities undermining Yemen's peace and security remained essential to creating conditions for a lasting political settlement. He said the Panel of Experts must work strictly within its mandate, with professionalism, impartiality and consistency, and thanked the United Kingdom as the resolution's penholder. Particle News also reported that Pakistan voted in favour of renewing the sanctions measures.

Shah said Pakistan supported a comprehensive, inclusive and UN-led political process owned and led by the Yemeni people, and stood ready to back efforts to restore peace and ease the humanitarian suffering in Yemen.