Saudi Arabia and Pakistan's foreign ministers discussed regional security after Houthi naval blockades and attacks against Saudi Arabia. According to the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar held a phone call.
The ministers reviewed the latest developments in the region and emphasized the importance of continued coordination and consultation. They highlighted the need to work towards reducing tensions and de-escalation to ensure the security of maritime routes in the Gulf and the Red Sea.
These efforts, they said, would contribute to comprehensive and peaceful solutions that strengthen security and stability at the regional and international levels.
The call took place as the Houthis declared a "naval blockade" on Monday aimed at Saudi Arabia. The Houthis also claimed to have targeted Saudi oil tankers with ballistic missiles and drones.
Saudi Arabia had announced attacks on two of its ships in the Red Sea on Thursday and Friday. The Saudi-led coalition also said on Friday that it struck targets in Hodeidah, which it said belonged to the Houthis.
The crisis in Yemen began after the Houthis captured the capital Sanaa in September 2014, and the Saudi-led coalition launched a military intervention in 2015 to support the internationally recognized government.