Pakistan condemns Houthis’ threats to Saudi Arabia, commercial shipping in Red Sea

Pakistan has strongly condemned threats issued by the Houthi movement targeting Saudi Arabia and commercial shipping routes in the Red Sea. The Pakistani Foreign Office issued a statement on Wednesday declaring these threats "unequivocally" unacceptable.

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Threats against commercial shipping and trading with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are unacceptable and violate established principles of international law.

The Foreign Office emphasized that threats against commercial shipping and trade with Saudi Arabia are unacceptable and contravene established principles of international law. Pakistan expressed particular concern regarding reports of threats directed at vessels engaged in lawful commercial trade with the Kingdom. Such actions, the statement noted, threaten regional security, undermine freedom of navigation, challenge the rules-based maritime order, and jeopardize the uninterrupted flow of global commerce.

Furthermore, Pakistan declared that any hostile action directed against Pakistani-flagged vessels or maritime interests would be viewed as a grave threat to Pakistan's national security and sovereign interests. The Foreign Office asserted Pakistan's right to take all necessary measures, including the lawful use of force, to protect its national security and interests.

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Such actions threaten regional security, undermine freedom of navigation, challenge the rules-based maritime order and jeopardise uninterrupted flow of global commerce.

This condemnation aligns with Pakistan's stated commitment to regional stability and the principles of international maritime law. The statement underscores Pakistan's position on safeguarding freedom of navigation and ensuring the security of global trade routes.

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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.