Saudi Crown Prince and Pakistani Prime Minister Discuss Enhancing Regional Security and Stability

Al-Eqtisadiah from Riyadh

Thursday, 23 July 2026 16:52 | 1 minute read

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed today, during a phone call with Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, efforts to de-escalate and enhance security and stability in the region.

The Pakistani Prime Minister reiterated his country's condemnation and denunciation of the attack carried out by the Houthi militia on a Saudi ship, and its threat to freedom of navigation in the Red Sea, affirming Pakistan's firm and unwavering support for Saudi Arabia's security and sovereignty.

During the call, they also reviewed developments in regional situations and efforts to de-escalate and enhance security and stability in the region.

A responsible source in the Saudi General Transport Authority stated yesterday, Wednesday, that the ship (ENCELIA) belonging to a Saudi company was targeted while sailing in the Red Sea, resulting in a fire at the front of the ship.

The source confirmed the safety of all crew members, and that all relevant authorities have taken all necessary measures to secure the ship and its crew and protect the marine environment, considering these attacks a violation of international laws and norms that ensure the safety of commercial ships and their crews.

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