Dar condemns Houthi attacks, reaffirms support for...

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• Dar said both countries shared concerns over regional security and agreed that attacks on civilians and violations of international law posed serious threats to peace and stability.
• Dar said the two sides had agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation through new agreements, including a protocol related to the joint commission and a mutual visa exemption arrangement for holders of diplomatic and official passports.
• The foreign minister also said a proposed free trade agreement between Pakistan and the Gulf Cooperation Council could help boost commercial activity.

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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has strongly condemned recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, describing strikes against civilians and civilian infrastructure as totally unacceptable. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for the kingdom’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security.

Dar made the remarks on Wednesday during a joint press conference with Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi in Islamabad following the eighth session of the Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC).

Dar said both countries shared concerns over regional security and agreed that attacks on civilians and violations of international law posed serious threats to peace and stability. He added that Pakistan stood in solidarity with Saudi Arabia in accordance with the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement.