Islamabad, 13 November, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Pakistan has strongly condemned Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia, reaffirming its support for the Kingdom’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, security and stability, as well as Yemen’s independence and unity. Addressing a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) session, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Syed Haider Shah, called for an immediate and unconditional end to Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. His remarks followed the adoption of a UNSC resolution renewing sanctions under Resolution 2140 (2014) and extending the mandate of the Panel of Experts on Yemen. Ambassador Shah welcomed the resolution and expressed Pakistan’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia’s leadership, government and people. He emphasised the Kingdom’s legitimate right under international law and the UN Charter to defend its territory and protect its citizens. The Pakistani envoy also supported efforts to hold accountable those threatening Yemen’s peace and stability, stressing the importance of an inclusive, UN-led political process driven by the Yemeni people. He reiterated Pakistan’s readiness to support initiatives aimed at restoring peace and addressing Yemen’s humanitarian crisis. The statement comes amid renewed regional tensions following Houthi claims of attacks on Saudi oil facilities, while Saudi-led coalition forces reported intercepting two drones launched towards the Kingdom. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have strengthened defence cooperation in recent years, including through a bilateral defence agreement signed in September 2025. In August 2026, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye also signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement to enhance trilateral security cooperation.