Pakistan on Monday strongly condemned the drone attack targeting the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in the United Arab Emirates, warning that attacks on nuclear facilities constitute a serious violation of international law.
In an official statement shared on X, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry expressed full solidarity with the people and government of the UAE following the May 17 incident.
The spokesperson stated that any deliberate attack on nuclear installations violated international law, including international humanitarian law, the United Nations Charter, and nuclear safety principles established under the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
“Nuclear installations must never be targeted under any circumstances,” the statement said, cautioning that such attacks could result in “potentially catastrophic and irreversible consequences” for human lives, the environment, and both regional and global security.
Pakistan emphasized that the protection and inviolability of civilian nuclear infrastructure is a universally recognized international norm that must be respected without exception.
The Foreign Ministry also urged all sides to exercise maximum restraint, adhere to international law, and avoid any actions that could further escalate tensions in the region.
Islamabad reiterated that dialogue and diplomacy, in accordance with the United Nations Charter, remained the only viable path toward sustainable peace and de-escalation.
