ISLAMABAD Dec 03 (TNS): Pakistan has condemned the latest ballistic missile attack into Saudi Arabia by the Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
Houthis reportedly fired long-range ballistic missile on Thursday, the second such attack in a month.
Reports said Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed the missile fired on the southern Saudi city of Khamis Mushait.
“The Government of Pakistan expresses grave concern at reports of the second ballistic missile attack on the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” the Foreign Ministry said.
“It (Pakistan) strongly condemns the attack and commends the timely action by Saudi forces to destroy the missile preventing any loss of lives,” a Foreign Ministry statement said.
The statement said Pakistan reiterates its full support and solidarity with the Government and brotherly people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
“It voices its condemnation of any threats aimed at the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It demands the anti-Government forces in Yemen to desist from attacks against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” the statement said.
