NEW YORK — The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan and Türkiye strongly condemned all attacks targeting the Kingdom, including recent Houthi attacks, and reaffirmed their support for Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security.The ministers made the statement following a consultative meeting in New York on Monday on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.They affirmed Saudi Arabia’s inherent right to defend itself, its territory and its people in accordance with international law and the UN Charter, while stressing the importance of ensuring the safety and freedom of maritime navigation.The meeting came amid heightened regional tensions and a series of recent Houthi attacks targeting the Kingdom. Saudi air defenses intercepted a ballistic missile launched toward Riyadh on Sept. 19, according to the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen.During the talks, the four ministers exchanged views on regional and international developments and emphasized the importance of continued consultation and coordination to support peace, security, stability and prosperity in the Middle East and the wider region.They expressed deep concern over continuing tensions and hostilities, stressing that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only path toward sustainable solutions.In this context, they emphasized the need to adhere to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding to achieve lasting peace and stability.On Yemen, the ministers reaffirmed their support for the legitimate Yemeni government and the Presidential Leadership Council and backed their efforts to achieve security, stability and development through a political process and comprehensive Yemeni-Yemeni dialogue involving various parties.The ministers also reiterated that the Palestinian issue remains central to achieving peace, security and stability in the Middle East.They reaffirmed their support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including their inalienable right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent, sovereign, viable and geographically contiguous Palestinian state based on the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with relevant UN Security Council resolutions.Turning to Sudan, the ministers reaffirmed their support for the country’s sovereignty, unity, independence and territorial integrity.They stressed the importance of preserving Sudan’s legitimate national state institutions and rejected the establishment of parallel entities that could undermine the country’s sovereignty and unity.They also called for an end to the illicit flow of weapons, mercenaries and foreign fighters into Sudan.At the conclusion of the meeting, the ministers agreed to maintain close coordination and consultation on regional and international developments to strengthen collective security and promote long-term regional stability.