Islamabad: Pakistan’s UN envoy this week called for an immediate end to the terrorist attacks by Iran‑backed Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia, reaffirming support for Saudi Arabia’s right to defend its territory and Yemen’s sovereignty.
Syed Haider Shah, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, addressed the council after it unanimously adopted a resolution condemning the Houthi military escalation within Yemen and its cross‑border attacks on Saudi Arabia.
The United Nations reinforced its sanctions against Yemen and initiated measures to block the flow of dual‑use components and chemicals used by the Houthi militia in the construction of drones and missiles.
The measures were extended to include a targeted asset freeze and travel ban on militia members through November 14 2027, and the expert panel overseeing sanctions was renewed for a term ending December 15 2027. The arms embargo on the Houthis, established by Resolution 2216 in April 2015, remains in force indefinitely.
Pakistan has reaffirmed its support for Yemen’s sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity, and called for an immediate, unconditional cessation of Houthi terrorist attacks on Saudi Arabia, according to its UN mission.
Shah welcomed the resolution and highlighted the committee’s vital role in advancing peace, security and stability in Yemen.
The Pakistani envoy condemned in the strongest terms the continued Houthi terrorist attacks against Saudi Arabia.
He expressed Pakistan’s full, unwavering solidarity with the Kingdom’s leadership, government and people, reaffirming Pakistan’s resolute support for Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, security and stability.
The envoy underscored Saudi Arabia’s legitimate right to defend its territory and protect its citizens and residents, in line with the UN Charter and international law.
Shah thanked the United Kingdom, acting as the penholder, for its efforts during the negotiations that led to the resolution’s adoption.
He said Pakistan voted in favour of the resolution to reaffirm the importance it places on the work of the 2140 Committee, emphasizing that holding accountable individuals and entities threatening Yemen’s peace, security and stability is essential for durable peace,” the statement said.
The Houthis have escalated attacks on Saudi aviation and energy infrastructure in recent weeks as fighting between the Iran‑aligned group and Yemen’s internationally recognized government intensifies.
Yemen’s armed forces announced on Thursday that they conducted 703 strikes against Houthi targets across several fronts, killing or wounding approximately 200 fighters and destroying military equipment as part of Operation Dawn of Yemen.
Shah emphasized the importance of a UN‑led process to establish peace in Yemen.
He reiterated Pakistan’s readiness to support all initiatives aimed at restoring peace, stability and security in Yemen and alleviating the severe humanitarian suffering of its people,” the statement added.
Pakistan maintains strong diplomatic and defense ties with Saudi Arabia, having signed a historic bilateral defense agreement in September 2025 and a trilateral pact in August that includes Turkey.
The Makkah Joint Defense Agreement stipulates that an attack on any of the three nations will be regarded as an attack on all of them.
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