Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday strongly condemned the missile and drone attacks on civilian infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates last night.
In his post on X, the prime minister expressed full solidarity with UAE President Mohamed Bin Zayed.
“Pakistan stands firmly with our Emirati brothers and sisters as well as with the Government of the United Arab Emirates at this difficult time,” he added.
“It is absolutely essential that the ceasefire be upheld and respected, to allow necessary diplomatic space for dialogue leading to enduring peace and stability in the region,” the prime minister remarked.
Separately, Saudi Arabia called on Tuesday for exercising restraint while supporting Pakistan-led mediation efforts to reach a political settlement between Iran and the US amid ongoing regional tensions.
Saudi Arabia “calls for de-escalation, restraint, and support for Pakistani mediation and diplomatic efforts to reach a political solution that prevents the region from sliding into further tension and instability, which would not serve the interests of the region and the world,” the Foreign Ministry said in a statement on X.
Expressing concern regarding the “current military escalation in the region,” the ministry called for restoring maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz to its pre-war state. Riyadh “calls for ensuring the safe and secure passage of vessels without restriction,” it added.