Saudi Arabia condemns the Karak terrorist attack and expresses solidarity with Pakistan
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expressed the Kingdom's strong condemnation and denunciation of the treacherous terrorist attack that targeted a patrol of Pakistani police officers in the Karak area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in northwestern Pakistan. This statement reaffirms Riyadh's unwavering support for the security and stability of brotherly nations in the face of security challenges.
In its official statement, the Ministry reiterated the Kingdom's categorical rejection and condemnation of all forms of terrorism and extremism, regardless of their motives or justifications. The Kingdom emphasized that such criminal acts targeting security personnel and terrorizing innocent civilians are contrary to all human values and religious principles. It further affirmed its condemnation of attempts by extremist groups to undermine the security and stability of Pakistan and its brotherly people, and to disrupt the country's development.
In a related context, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has faced recurring security challenges in recent years due to its strategic geographic location and the sensitivity of its border terrain. Pakistani security forces and police in the province are engaged in ongoing battles against remnants of armed groups attempting to destabilize the region, making the sacrifices of police officers there widely recognized internationally and regionally, and a testament to the Pakistani state's commitment to combating terrorism.
This Saudi condemnation reflects the depth of the historical and strategic relations between Riyadh and Islamabad, with the Kingdom consistently standing at the forefront of countries supporting Pakistan in various crises and situations. Saudi Arabia considers Pakistan's security an integral part of regional security, and security cooperation and counterterrorism efforts have always been a cornerstone of the bilateral relations between the two brotherly nations, bound by a shared destiny and strong fraternal ties that have endured for decades.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs concluded its statement by expressing its sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the families of the victims who fell in this cowardly act, and to the government and people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, asking God Almighty to have mercy on the victims and to grant the injured a speedy recovery, with the Kingdom’s abundant wishes that security and peace will prevail throughout Pakistan, and that its people will be protected from all harm.
