Islamabad, Pakistan: PM Shehbaz Sharif has informed Saudi Arabia that Pakistan is fully determined to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In his meeting with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Adel Al-Jubeir, at the Prime Minister’s House, this evening, Sharif appreciated the Kingdom’s steadfast and unwavering support to Pakistan. The meeting was also attended by COAS Gen Asim Munir and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.
While discussing the prevailing situation in South Asia, the Prime Minister strongly condemned India’s missile and drone strikes against Pakistan that had resulted in the martyrdom of scores of innocent civilians, including women and children, as well as damage to civilian infrastructure. He stressed that India’s unprovoked and unjustified acts of aggression had violated Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and seriously endangered regional peace and stability.
He paid tribute to the valiant Armed Forces of Pakistan, who had demonstrated exemplary commitment and courage in the defence of the nation against the enemy’s nefarious advances.
He said Pakistan was fully determined to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity, following Article 51 of the UN Charter. He appreciated the Kingdom’s diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the situation and bring peace in the region.
The Saudi Minister of State expressed heartfelt condolences over the loss of precious civilian lives. He said the Kingdom was deeply concerned about the current situation in South Asia, and reiterated his country’s call for de-escalation, as well as peaceful resolution of all outstanding disputes between Pakistan and India, under international law and the UN Security Council’s relevant resolutions.
