ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani foreign office said on Tuesday Islamabad “strongly” condemned recent missile and drone strikes by Houthi militants on , and called for peace in Yemen in line with UN Security Council resolutions.
“Pakistan strongly condemns the recent missile and drone strikes by Houthis on the Kingdom of , which is a violation of the Kingdom's sovereignty and territorial integrity,” the foreign office said. “We commend how 's successful defensive actions prevented loss of many innocent civilian lives. Pakistan expresses full solidarity with and supports the Kingdom's right to defend itself against aggression.”
The statement said Pakistan hoped all parties to the conflict in Yemen would engage in a “meaningful and peaceful dialogue” to end hostilities in line with the UN Security Council Resolution 2216.
Pakistan also expressed concern at the recent escalation of violence in Yemen, saying the city of Marib was threatened by Houthi militias.
“We urge all parties to the conflict in Yemen, in particular the Houthis, to cease military actions, engage in a serious dialogue to end the conflict on the basis of the relevant UN Security Council resolutions, and respond positively to the proposals made by Martin Griffith, the United Nation's Special Envoy to Yemen,” the statement said.
Pakistan condemns Houthi attacks on , calls for UN-brokered peace in Yemen
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Updated 15 September 2020
Pakistan condemns Houthi attacks on , calls for UN-brokered peace in Yemen
- Says recent missile and drone strikes by Houthis in “violation of Kingdom’s sovereignty and territorial integrity”
- Commend 's successful defensive actions which prevented loss of innocent lives, foreign office says
