Pakistan condemns attack on Aramco building reiterates support for Saudi Arabia

Islamabad, Nov 9 (PTI) Pakistan on Monday reiterated support for Saudi Arabia while condemning an attack on state-owned oil giant Aramco in Riyadh's financial district by Yemen's Houthis.

    An Aramco building in Riyadh was damaged in the attack on Sunday, the Saudi energy ministry said. The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack.

    Pakistan strongly condemned the attempted attack in which no casualties were reported, the Foreign Office said in a statement.

    “We stand resolutely with the leadership and people of the Kingdom and reaffirm our full support for all measures necessary to safeguard its security, sovereignty and territorial integrity,” it said.

    It added that the security of Saudi Arabia is of “paramount importance to Pakistan”.

    “Our commitment to the safety and well-being of our Saudi brothers and sisters remains steadfast,” it said.

    Pakistan also commended the vigilance and swift response of the Saudi authorities in confronting this "unjustifiable and unprovoked aggression."

    It said that the targeting of civilian facilities demonstrates a reckless disregard for human life and regional security.

    Pakistan demanded that the Houthis immediately and unconditionally cease all attacks against Saudi Arabia.

    The two countries have signed a trilateral defence deal along with Turkiye to support each other in case of an attack by a third country.

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