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'Arteries of global economy': At UNGA, PM Shehbaz says Hormuz, Bab al-Mandab must remain open

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At the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the importance of the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab as critical economic routes, urging that they remain open and free from conflict. He condemned recent attacks by the Houthi group on Saudi Arabia, expressing Pakistan's solidarity with the kingdom. Sharif also highlighted Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts in facilitating talks between the United States and Iran, and discussed a joint defense agreement signed among Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia aimed at maintaining regional stability and peace.

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At the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized that the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab are "arteries of the global economy" that must remain open. He condemned recent attacks by the Houthi on Saudi Arabia, highlighting the critical importance of these maritime routes for international trade and stability. Additionally, Sharif discussed Pakistan's role in regional peace efforts, including its initiative to bring the United States and Iran together in Islamabad in June through the signing of a memorandum of understanding. He also highlighted the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement signed by Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia as an example of Pakistan’s commitment to defense and stability without targeting any specific country.

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He also highlighted the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement signed by Pakistan, Turkiye and Saudi Arabia as a reflection of Pakistan’s commitment to peace. “This alliance is not directed against any country; it is a collective commitment for defence, stability and peace in the region, and nothing more,” he stressed.

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'Arteries of global economy': At UNGA, PM Shehbaz says Hormuz, Bab al-Mandab must remain open · assertive framing

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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. asserted

that → say → Arabia

The premier is currently addressing the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. asserted

premier → address → 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”. asserted

declaration → begin → home

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. asserted

He → address → Hormuz

“At this critical moment, Pakistan chose to act swiftly. asserted

Pakistan → choose → moment

Through concerted efforts, Pakistan brought Washington and Tehran under one roof in Islamabad,” PM Shehbaz said, referring to the Islamabad Talks that resulted in the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding by the United States and Iran in June. asserted

that → bring → June

In this regard, he appreciated Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, whose “relentless efforts helped create space for diplomacy under exceptionally difficult and challenging circumstances”. asserted

efforts → appreciate → circumstances

He also extended his appreciation to Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar for his role in the process. asserted

He → extend → process

“Amid the roar of missiles, drones and guns, the voice for diplomacy must echo even louder and stronger,” the premier stated. asserted

premier → echo → diplomacy

They must remain open, connecting nations, not becoming choke points of confrontation.” asserted

They → remain → confrontation

He also condemned, “in the strongest possible terms”, the recent attacks by the Houthis against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, calling them “deplorable”. asserted

He → condemn → them

He expressed Pakistan’s complete solidarity with Saudi Arabia. asserted

He → express → Arabia

he → highlight → region