Sharif condemns the heinous attack: Committed to Saudi sovereignty under the Mecca Agreement for Joint Defense

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the “outrageous” attack, writing on X that “attacks targeting civilians and critical infrastructure are completely unacceptable and pose a serious threat to regional peace and stability.” According to a statement released by the Pakistan Press International news agency, Sharif said that targeting civilians and vital facilities constitutes a blatant violation of international law and a serious threat to regional security and stability, calling on the Houthi militias to immediately halt these assaults. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and security of the Kingdom, in accordance with the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement and the recent decisions of the Strategic Political and Defense Committee established under it, emphasizing his country’s full support for the Kingdom’s legitimate right to defend its people and protect its cities and vital facilities. The Pakistani prime minister stressed that Pakistan will continue to stand by the Kingdom in the face of threats targeting its security and stability, expressing his condolences to the leadership and the families of the attack victims. The Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that “the Houthi militia’s continued targeting of civilians and critical infrastructure is completely unacceptable and must be clearly and strongly condemned by the international community.”