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Four nations back Saudi Arabia's self-defence right amid Houthi strikes
Foreign ministers from Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have reaffirmed Riyadh's right to defend itself against attacks. The officials stressed the critical need to maintain secure shipping lanes in the strategically vital region.
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Senior diplomats from four major regional and Muslim-majority nations have jointly affirmed Saudi Arabia's sovereign right to self-defence in response to ongoing Houthi attacks, underlining growing international concern over escalating tensions in the Arabian Peninsula.
The foreign ministers' statement emphasised the importance of preserving safe navigation corridors in the region, a key concern for global trade and energy security given the strategic importance of regional waterways. Officials from Ankara, Cairo, Islamabad and Riyadh expressed serious alarm at the persistent nature of regional conflicts and their destabilising effects.
The four nations stressed that sustainable resolution of outstanding disputes can only be achieved through sustained dialogue and diplomatic engagement rather than military confrontation. The ministers reiterated international support for Yemen's government as it pursues peace initiatives aimed at ending the protracted conflict.
The statement reflects heightened regional anxiety over the security situation, with multiple nations attempting to balance support for Saudi Arabia's defensive posture with calls for renewed peace efforts to address the underlying causes of regional instability.