ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan on Monday expressed its “deep concern” and “unequivocal condemnation” of the Iranian missile and drone attacks against energy facilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Foreign Office said.
“The Government of Pakistan expresses its deep concern and unequivocal condemnation of the missile and drone attacks carried out by the Islamic Republic of Iran last night against energy facilities in the Eastern Region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” the Foreign Office spokesperson said in a statement.
The FO statement further reaffirmed “Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Kingdom’s security.”
The Saudi defence ministry on Tuesday morning said that its air defences intercepted and destroyed seven ballistic missiles launched toward the country’s east.
The ministry said on X that seven “ballistic missiles launched toward the eastern region were intercepted and destroyed. Parts of ballistic missile debris fell around power facilities; damage assessment is underway”.
Pakistan’s Foreign Office stated that “Islamabad mourns the loss of life resulting from these attacks and strongly deplores the damage inflicted on vital infrastructure.”
Furthermore, the Government of Pakistan conveys its sincere condolences to the families of the victims and firmly stands in solidarity with the Government and people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during this difficult time.
“The Government of Pakistan considers these attacks a serious violation of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and a dangerous escalation that undermines regional peace and stability,” the FO concluded.
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