Islamabad condemns Houthi threats against ships trading with Saudi Arabia, saying any attack on Pakistani maritime interests would threaten national security.
Islamabad condemns Houthi threats against ships trading with Saudi Arabia, saying any attack on Pakistani maritime interests would threaten national security. A satellite imagery shows Bab el Mandeb Strait, as Iran threatens using Yemen's Houthi allies to shut the gateway to the Red Sea.
/ Reuters Archive Pakistan on Wednesday warned that it reserves the right to take all necessary measures, including the use of force, to protect its maritime assets and interests in the Red Sea.
"Consistent with the Charter of the United Nations and international law, it reserves its right to take all necessary measures, including lawful use of force, in the exercise of self-defence to protect its maritime assets and national interests," Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said in a statement. The warning was issued days after Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree announced a ban on maritime navigation to Saudi Arabia, saying the measure took immediate effect and was in response to what the group described as a Saudi blockade.
TRT World - Houthis says 6 ships turned back as maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia takes effect The Iran-aligned Houthis have warned shipping lines to avoid ports in Saudi Arabia, a key economic and security partner of Islamabad. Pakistan said it is particularly concerned by reports of threats directed against vessels engaged in lawful commercial trade with Saudi Arabia.
"Pakistan reaffirms that any hostile act against Pakistani-flagged vessels or Pakistani maritime interests will be regarded as a grave threat to Pakistan’s national security and sovereign interests," the statement further said. France's fast-moving wildfire forces hundreds to evacuate as flames spreadIslamabad "unequivocally" condemned the "continued" threats issued by the Houthis against Saudi Arabia and commercial shipping in the Red Sea.
"Such actions threaten regional security, undermine freedom of navigation, challenge the rules-based maritime order and jeopardise the uninterrupted flow of global commerce," said Pakistan’s foreign ministry. Islamabad said threats against commercial shipping and trade with Saudi Arabia are "unacceptable and violate established principles of international law.
"Pakistan is also deeply concerned over attempts to "drag" Riyadh into the conflict in the Middle East and reiterates its "unwavering support for the security, sovereignty, territorial integrity and prosperity of the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. " While remaining steadfast in its commitment to dialogue, diplomacy and regional de-escalation, Pakistan called upon "all parties" to respect international law and ensure the safety and security of international maritime shipping.
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