Pakistan on Tuesday reaffirmed its support for Saudi Arabia at a United Nations Emergency Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, on Yemen.
The Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the UN wrote in a post on X that Ambassador Usman Jadoon noted Islamabad’s condemnation of Houthi ballistic missile attacks against Saudi Arabia. “We express our full solidarity with the brotherly Kingdom and reaffirm our steadfast support for its security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity,” he said.
Further, he noted, “We also reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Yemen, consistent with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and international law.” The ambassador called on concerned parties “to resolve differences through dialogue, diplomacy, and a steadfast commitment to de-escalation,” particularly during “a time when the region continues to face heightened tensions and multiple interconnected crises”.
Statement by Ambassador Usman Jadoon,
Deputy Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN,
At the UN Security Council Emergency Briefing on the Situation in Middle East (Yemen)
(13 July 2026)
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According to Jadoon, “A comprehensive, inclusive and sustainable peace can only be achieved through a Yemeni-led and Yemeni-owned political process, facilitated by the UN, which addresses the legitimate aspirations and concerns of all Yemenis.” He cited the agreement on the exchange of prisoners earlier this year as having demonstrated that “dialogue can yield tangible outcomes even in a difficult environment”.
All parties, the ambassador noted, “should build on this momentum and continue engaging constructively towards a durable nationwide ceasefire and an inclusive political settlement”.
He added that the people of Yemen have endured years of conflict, displacement, economic hardship, food insecurity, and the collapse of essential services. “Any further escalation risks undermining prospects for peace and deepening the suffering of civilians, “Jadoon stated.
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He reiterated Pakistan’s condemnation of the continued arbitrary detention of UN, humanitarian personnel and diplomatic staff, as well as the unlawful seizure of UN premises and assets by the Houthis. “These actions contravene international law and undermine humanitarian work,” the ambassador said, adding that Islamabad calls for “the immediate and unconditional release of all detained personnel and for full respect for the privileges and immunities of UN personnel, facilities and assets”.
Further, Jadoon reaffirmed Islamabad’s firm commitment to promoting dialogue, diplomacy and regional de-escalation, encouraging all concerned parties to maintain channels of communication, avoid actions that could heighten tensions and pursue peaceful resolution of disputes in accordance with the UN Charter and international law.
“Pakistan will continue to support all sincere efforts aimed at fostering peace, stability and mutual understanding in the region,” the ambassador concluded.
The remarks came as the Houthi movement that controls northern Yemen yesterday accused Saudi Arabia of launching airstrikes against the international airport in Sanaa. The movement vowed retaliation, testing a truce in the long-running conflict between the kingdom and the Iran-aligned group.
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree called the attacks “blatant aggression” and said they had ended a period of de-escalation. He stated that Saudi Arabia would bear the consequences and that the attack would not go unanswered.
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Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia said it intercepted ballistic missiles fired at the country’s south by Yemen’s Houthi movement.
The general aviation authority of Yemen’s Saudi-backed, internationally recognised government ordered the closure of all airports nationwide, before announcing hours later that they had reopened. The government’s defence ministry said the runway at Sanaa International Airport had been targeted to prevent an Iranian plane from landing, with an armed forces spokesman later saying the aircraft had landed at Houthi-controlled Hodeidah airport.
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