Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi airports, praises Saudi defense forces and reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to the kingdom’s sovereignty and security.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned Houthi militia attacks on Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh and Abha airports, expressing Pakistan’s full solidarity with the Saudi leadership and people and reaffirming Islamabad’s commitment to the kingdom’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security.

In a statement posted on social media platform X, the prime minister said repeated Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia had resulted in civilian deaths and left several people injured.

Sharif also praised the Saudi armed forces and the coalition for intercepting ballistic missiles, commending their readiness and professional capabilities in protecting innocent lives and safeguarding the kingdom’s security.

He said Pakistan stood firmly with its brotherly country, Saudi Arabia, and would continue to support its security in accordance with the commitments outlined in the joint defense agreement and the recent decisions of the Strategic Political and Defense Committee.

The prime minister reiterated that Pakistan’s commitment to protecting Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security remained unwavering.

He also called on the Houthi militia to immediately stop its attacks on Saudi Arabia, stressing that Pakistan would stand alongside the kingdom in the face of any threat.

The statement underscored Pakistan’s declared support for Saudi Arabia amid concerns over attacks targeting locations in the kingdom. Sharif’s remarks also highlighted the importance Islamabad places on its strategic relationship with Riyadh and cooperation on regional security.

OIC Condemns Attacks on Saudi Airports

Separately, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Abha Airport.

The organization also announced its support for measures taken by Saudi Arabia to protect its security and sovereignty.