Pakistan has denounced Houthi terrorist attacks against Saudi Arabia, while simultaneously reaffirming its support for the sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity of Yemen, according to an official statement issued on Friday, November 13, 2026.
Addressing a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) session, Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Syed Haider Shah, called for an immediate and unconditional cessation of Houthi attacks against the kingdom. The envoy made these remarks following the adoption of a UNSC resolution that renews sanctions measures established under resolution 2140 (2014) and extends the mandate of the Panel of Experts supporting the 2140 Committee.
Ambassador Shah welcomed the resolution and highlighted the importance of the committee's work in promoting peace, security, and stability in Yemen. He condemned the continued Houthi terrorist attacks against Saudi Arabia in the strongest terms, noting the grave security situation in the region.
The statement follows claims made by the Houthis on Thursday that they attacked a pumping station on the Saudi East-West oil pipeline, an oil facility in the Red Sea city of Yanbu, and an Aramco building in Riyadh. Later on Thursday, the Saudi-led military coalition reported it had intercepted and destroyed two drones launched by the group, one in the Riyadh region and another in the Eastern Province.
Ambassador Shah expressed Pakistan's full and unwavering solidarity with the leadership, government, and people of Saudi Arabia, reaffirming support for the kingdom's sovereignty, territorial integrity, security, and stability. He underscored Saudi Arabia's legitimate right to defend its territory and protect its citizens and residents in accordance with international law and the UN Charter.
The ambassador appreciated the constructive efforts of the United Kingdom as the penholder during the negotiations for the resolution. He stated that Pakistan voted in favor of the resolution to reaffirm the importance of the 2140 Committee's work, noting that holding accountable those who threaten Yemen's peace is essential for durable peace. He stressed that the Panel of Experts must work with professionalism, impartiality, and consistency to maintain the credibility of the sanctions regime.
Reaffirming a commitment to Yemen, Ambassador Shah underscored the importance of UN-led efforts to advance an inclusive political process that is Yemeni-owned and Yemeni-led. He reiterated Pakistan's readiness to support efforts to restore security and alleviate humanitarian suffering in Yemen.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have significantly strengthened their defence cooperation in recent years, signing a bilateral defence agreement in September 2025. Additionally, in August 2026, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement (MJDA). This trilateral security arrangement stipulates that an attack against any one of the three countries would be treated as an attack against all three.
