Pakistan condemns Houthi attacks on merchant shipping in Bab al-Mandab

Pakistan has called for an immediate end to Houthi militia attacks on merchant vessels and seafarers in the Bab al-Mandab Strait. Speaking at a United Nations Security Council meeting, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, condemned efforts to ‘weaponize’ the strait, warning that such actions undermine maritime security and threaten regional peace and stability.

Ambassador Ahmad expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia, reaffirming support for the Kingdom’s sovereignty and security. He also raised concerns regarding disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, noting that as a critical trade route, instability there could have far-reaching consequences for global energy and fertilizer supplies, as well as food security and international peace.

Pakistan emphasized the importance of protecting the freedom of navigation and urged for an immediate de-escalation of tensions to ensure the safety of ships and crew members in these strategic waterways.