GCC Secretary-General Condemns Attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh

Jassim Al-Bedaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), expressed his profound condemnation and unequivocal denunciation of the terrorist attack carried out by Houthi militias, which targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, resulting in several fatalities.

In a statement, Al-Bedaiwi emphasized that the deliberate targeting of civilian airports and civilians by Houthi militias necessitates serious international action and decisive measures to deter them and prevent the recurrence of such attacks, which violate the most basic humanitarian principles and international conventions.

He reaffirmed that the security of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is an integral part of the security of the GCC member states, affirming the Council’s full support for the Kingdom in all steps it takes to safeguard its security, protect its assets, and ensure the integrity of its territory.

Al-Bedaiwi extended his sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the families and relatives of those killed in this terrorist attack, praying to Almighty God to have mercy on them, grant them a place in His vast Paradise, and inspire their families with patience and solace, while wishing the injured a speedy recovery.