Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday condemned the dastardly attacks carried out by the Houthi militia against Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea.

In a telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the prime minister expressed Pakistan’s condemnation in the strongest possible terms of the Houthi attacks.

During their “most cordial” conversation, the prime minister said that such actions were “totally unacceptable”, constituted a clear violation of international law and threatened freedom of navigation and commercial shipping, besides undermining regional peace, security, and stability.

He reaffirmed Pakistan’s complete solidarity with the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and said that he, along with Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and the entire Pakistani nation, stood firmly and resolutely with the Saudi leadership and brotherly people of the Kingdom at this critical time.

He reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Kingdom’s security, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and prosperity.

Prime Minister Shehbaz assured Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that Pakistan would continue to work very closely with the Kingdom, as well as with the international community, in support of peace, security, stability, and the uninterrupted flow of lawful maritime commerce in the Red Sea, Strait of Hormuz and the wider region.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman appreciated Pakistan’s steadfast support and the close fraternal ties between the two countries.

Prime Minister Shehbaz also conveyed his warm regards and best wishes to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.