Pakistan condemns killing of coalition troops in Yemen

Pakistan on Sunday condemned a deadliest attack in Yemen that killed dozens of soldiers of the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.

The attack on the coalition forces in Yemen on Friday resulted in the loss of 60 lives, including 45 from the UAE, the coalition officials said.

Top security advisor Sartaj Aziz said Pakistan fully supported the political objectives of the coalition to restore unconditionally the legitimate government in Yemen and withdrawal of Houthis from the territories seized by them including the capital of Sanaa.

"Pakistan has strongly condemned actions by Houthis to overthrow the legitimate government in Yemen led by President Hadi, " Aziz said in a statement.

Aziz said Pakistan firmly believed that peaceful settlement of the crisis in Yemen, in accordance with the UN Security Council Resolution 2216, will significantly contribute to the efforts to promote peace and security in the region.

He also shared the grief of the brotherly peoples and governments of the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain over the attack on their soldiers.

"On behalf of the people and the government of Pakistan, the Adviser to the Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz wishes to convey heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families," the Foreign Ministry said.

Source: XINHUA