Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to the security of Saudi Arabia following a Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. One Pakistani person died and six others sustained injuries during the recent strikes at the Riyadh airport.
The government stated it would fulfill all obligations under existing defence arrangements with the Kingdom. Pakistan also supported the right of Saudi Arabia to defend itself under Article 51 of the UN Charter.
Sajjad Haider Khan said, "Pakistan will fulfill its obligations under these agreements." Regarding regional stability, Khan stated that Pakistan wants to see peace return to the Middle East and West Asia and will engage with all stakeholders.
He added, "There is no solution through war. Peace can only be restored through negotiations and the peaceful settlement of disputes." Khan described Iran as a brotherly country whose leadership appreciated Pakistan's role in mediation and the Islamabad MoU.
The official declined to comment on alleged accusations against Iran mentioned in the report. Pakistan remains open to dialogue with the Taliban but specified that such talks would not be unconditional.
Islamabad requested a verifiable mechanism to ensure a complete stop to terrorist activities from Afghan soil. Khan noted that Pakistan is unaware of any separate, formal Russian mediation initiative.
Participation in the Moscow Format meeting occurred at the special representative level. Pakistan rejected remarks from the Indian defence minister threatening aggression against the country.
Khan stated, "Let there be no ambiguity: Pakistan remains fully prepared to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity against any ill-advised aggression." He warned, "Our restraint and commitment to peace must never be mistaken for weakness. Any aggression will be met with a forceful response."
Sajjad Haider Khan said, "Our restraint and commitment to peace must never be mistaken for weakness. Any aggression will be met with a forceful response."
Sajjad Haider Khan
