Pakistan on Monday strongly condemned drone attacks on Saudi Arabia. expressed solidarity with the kingdom, a statement from the Foreign Office (FO) said.
In a post on X, Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry reported that three drones were intercepted. destroyed on Monday morning, having originated from Iraqi airspace. The United Arab Emiratescondemnedthe incident earlier today, while Iraq said it isinvestigatingthe incident.
In its statement, the FO condemned in the strongest possible terms the drone attacks carried out against Riyadh, noting: “Such attacks constitute a serious violation of the kingdom’s sovereignty. territorial integrity, and appear to be an attempt to further undermine regional peace and stability.”
It added that the government. the people of Pakistan stand in solidarity with the Saudi government and people, reaffirming their “full and unwavering support for the kingdom’s security, peace and prosperity.”
The incident occurred after strikes on the Barakah nuclear plant in the UAE on Sunday. which were condemned byPakistanandSaudi Arabia, with Emirati Industry Minister Dr Sultan Al-Jaber branding the strike a “terrorist attack”.
In a post on X. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also condemned the drone attack on the UAE, urging all parties to “exercise maximum restraint”.
“We stand in full solidarity with the leadership. the brotherly people of the United Arab Emirates,” he said, urging all parties to “exercise maximum restraint and fulfil their obligations under international law”.
“Dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable path toward lasting regional peace, stability and de-escalation,” he wrote.
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