Pakistan supports Saudi Arabia's efforts for peace in Yemen and calls for dialogue
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan expressed its full support for the intensive diplomatic efforts led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia aimed at achieving peace and stability in the Republic of Yemen. Islamabad commended Riyadh's tireless efforts to end the Yemeni crisis, while also praising the vital role played by the United Arab Emirates in this regard, and emphasizing the importance of preserving Yemen's unity, territorial integrity, and national sovereignty.
Diplomatic support for the Kingdom's ongoing efforts
This stance was expressed in an official statement issued by the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which affirmed that Pakistan is closely monitoring the latest developments in Yemen. The statement emphasized that Saudi Arabia's efforts are a cornerstone for achieving sustainable solutions, noting that the Kingdom has strived throughout the past years, since launching its peace initiative in 2021, to bridge the gaps between the Yemeni parties and support the UN-led efforts to end the conflict.
These Pakistani statements reflect the depth of the strategic relations between Islamabad and Riyadh, and confirm the convergence of views on regional issues, particularly regarding the need to end conflicts through roundtables and political solutions instead of military escalation.
The context of the crisis and the importance of regional stability
The Pakistani call for peace is particularly significant given the delicate circumstances in the region, as Yemen's stability is integral to regional and international security due to its strategic location overlooking vital shipping lanes such as the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Regional powers, especially Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, recognize that continued instability negatively impacts development and security in the Middle East and the wider Muslim world.
Saudi diplomacy, with the support of the international community and brotherly countries, is working to create the right conditions for moving from a fragile truce to a permanent and comprehensive peace that guarantees the rebuilding of Yemeni state institutions and alleviates the humanitarian suffering of the brotherly Yemeni people who have suffered for years from the ravages of war and the deterioration of economic and living conditions.
A call to prioritize wisdom and reject escalation
In closing, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry issued a clear and direct call to all parties and stakeholders in Yemen to refrain from any unilateral actions that could further inflame the situation or undermine the existing peace prospects. It stressed the importance of constructive and good-faith participation in the ongoing dialogues to reach a comprehensive and negotiated political solution based on internationally and regionally agreed-upon frameworks and standards.
Pakistan expressed its great hope that the current diplomatic efforts will yield tangible and realistic steps that will put an end to the suffering of the Yemeni people and open a new chapter of stability and prosperity in the country’s history, stressing its constant support for everything that serves the interests of the Islamic nation and the stability of its countries.
