RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Saturday strongly condemned a series of terrorist attacks carried out by separatists in various areas of Pakistan’s Balochistan province, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
In a statement, the Kingdom’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s firm rejection of all forms of terrorism and extremism, and expressed its solidarity with Pakistan and its security efforts to safeguard the country’s stability.
The ministry conveyed the Kingdom’s condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of Pakistan, and wished a speedy recovery to those injured.
Saudi Arabia reiterated its support for Pakistan in confronting threats to its security and maintaining the safety of its territory.
Pakistani forces killed 67 militants on Saturday while repelling coordinated separatist attacks across the southwestern province, according to security officials, as clearance operations continued across multiple districts.
The attacks, involving gunfire and explosions, targeted several locations, including the provincial capital Quetta and the coastal city of Gwadar, as well as towns in Kharan and Kalat, according to security and police officials who spoke on condition of anonymity.
