Summary In a statement issued on Monday, the Pakistani foreign office said that Islamabad strongly condemns the drone attacks against the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Pakistan has strongly condemned drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, saying the provocative attacks a serious threat to regional peace and stability.
Pakistan reaffirmed unwavering support for the Kingdom’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, saying such provocative attacks pose a grave threat to regional peace and stability.
Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed a number of drones on Monday that attempted to target petroleum facilities in the Eastern Region and Riyadh, according to the Kingdom’s defense ministry.
A ministry spokesman said the shot down drones were fired by Iran-backed militias in Iraq, adding that Saudi Arabia has the right to defend itself and its capabilities, and reserves the right to respond at an appropriate time and place.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Pakistani foreign office said that Islamabad strongly condemns the drone attacks against the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
“Such provocative attacks pose a grave threat to peace and stability across the entire region,” the Pakistani foreign office said.
“Pakistan stands in solidarity with the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and reaffirms its strong and unwavering support for the Kingdom’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and peace and prosperity.”
“Pakistan has taken, and will continue to take, all possible steps to support efforts aimed at achieving lasting peace, security and stability in the region,” the foreign office said on Monday.
