ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan’s “strong condemnation” of the recent attacks by Houthis on Saudi Arabia’s civilian and economic infrastructure, during his telephonic conversation with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman.
The said telephonic conversation took place on Sunday afternoon, said an official statement issued here.
The statement described the conversation as “warm and most cordial.”
It said that PM Sharif expressed complete solidarity with the Saudi leadership as well as the “brotherly people of Saudi Arabia.”
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“The recent Houthi actions have threatened regional peace and security and could further disrupt the global economy and energy supplies,” the statement quoted Sharif as saying in his telephonic conversation with Prince Salman.
The PM added that he would continue the efforts for defusing tensions and bringing peace in the region.
“In this regard, the prime minister lauded the Saudi crown prince for his wise and sagacious leadership throughout the crisis,” the statement said. The Saudi crown prince appreciated Pakistan for its steadfast support to Saudi Arabia as well as its efforts for peace and stability in the region, the statement said.
The two leaders agreed to continue to remain in close contact, and looked forward to meeting each other at an early date, it added.
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