Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday that Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab were “arteries of the global economy” that must remain open and condemned recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
The premier is currently addressing the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
“The pursuit of peace is among the noblest of human endeavours,” the premier began his speech by saying, adding that Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s declaration of support for the UN Charter had shaped Pakistan’s national ethos and “guided our conduct at home and abroad”.
He addressed the conflict in the Gulf region and wider Middle East, highlighting the loss of lives, economic suffering and pressure faced by critical maritime routes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the prime minister is expected to present Pakistan’s position on the changing situation regarding regional and global security, and highlight the country’s diplomatic efforts in promoting peace in the Gulf region.
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