At the United Nations, Pakistan has called for an immediate end to military provocations and unlawful attacks in the Gulf region.

The call was made by the Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, Syed Haider Shah, while speaking at the UN Security Council meeting on the "Situation in the Gulf and its implications for international peace and security, in light of heightened tensions and threats to maritime security".

He urged respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all States, protection of civilians and commercial shipping, and renewed diplomatic efforts to secure lasting peace and stability.

The Permanent Representative of Pakistan expressed serious concern over the escalating tensions and their implications for the security of the brotherly Gulf countries and the wider region.

Reaffirming Pakistan's deep-rooted fraternal ties with the Gulf countries, he underscored that their security and prosperity are of immense importance to Pakistan.

Ambassador Syed Haider Shah unequivocally condemned attacks against Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and expressed Pakistan's full solidarity with their governments and peoples.

He strongly condemned Houthi militia attacks and threats against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including its civilian infrastructure and vessels engaged in lawful trade, reaffirming Pakistan's unwavering support for the Kingdom's sovereignty, territorial integrity and security.

He also stressed that attacks against civilian infrastructure, including airports and energy installations, were unacceptable.

Highlighting the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, Ambassador Syed Haider Shah warned that threats to maritime navigation and attacks on merchant vessels endangered seafarers, disrupted international commerce and heightened energy and food insecurity, particularly for vulnerable economies.

He called for respect for navigational rights and freedoms, protection of commercial shipping and crews, restoration of normal passage, and safe and unimpeded delivery of humanitarian supplies.

The Permanent Representative of Pakistan called for a regional framework based on common security, peaceful coexistence and mutual prosperity.

The Ambassador stressed that dialogue and diplomacy must guide the way forward, urging all parties to end attacks, keep communication channels open and support regional initiatives and the Secretary-General's good offices.

He reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to working with brotherly and friendly countries and international partners to promote de-escalation, maritime security and lasting peace and stability in the region and beyond.