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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Munir Ahmed

Pakistan’s premier offers 'complete solidarity' to Saudi Crown Prince after Yemen port strike

Yemen - (Saudi state television)

Pakistan’s Prime Minister spoke by telephone with the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday to express his “complete solidarity” with the Kingdom following this week's Saudi bombing of Yemen's port city of Mukalla, the prime minister’s office said.

According to the statement, Shehbaz Sharif also stressed the need to maintain regional peace and stability through dialogue and diplomacy. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening long-standing fraternal ties, which the statement said had “attained new heights in recent months.”

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