Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques condemns Houthi militia's attempt to target Mecca
King Salman condemns the Houthi attempt to target Mecca and reaffirms support for the economy
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, condemned on Tuesday the attempt by the Houthi terrorist militias to repeat their targeting of Mecca, an act that has drawn international condemnation and outrage due to its egregious violation of the sanctity of holy sites and its provocation of Muslims’ sentiments worldwide.
The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported that this statement came following a cabinet meeting chaired by King Salman in Jeddah.
At the outset of the meeting, His Majesty expressed gratitude and thanks to Almighty God for bestowing great blessings upon the Kingdom and honoring it with the service of the Holy Kaaba, the Prophet’s Mosque, and their visitors, including pilgrims, Umrah performers, and tourists.
He expressed his hope that, as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia celebrates its National Day tomorrow, Wednesday, the country will achieve further accomplishments and successes in its journey of development, progress, and leadership across all fronts.
The Saudi monarch also expressed his appreciation for the role of the military and security sectors and their valiant heroes in defending the nation and firmly repelling any aggression against holy sites, guests of Allah, citizens, and residents on Saudi soil.
For its part, the Saudi cabinet, following its monitoring of regional developments, stressed the necessity of adhering to the principles of international law, which mandate respect for sovereignty, resolution of disputes through peaceful means, and ensuring the safety of navigation in international waterways, thereby safeguarding the security of nations, fulfilling the aspirations of their peoples, and contributing to the protection of international trade and supply chains.
The cabinet stated in its communiqué that the launch of the first models by the national automotive company “SAC” represents a new strategic step in building an advanced and sustainable industrial ecosystem, empowering it as a vital driver of economic growth, attracting investments, and supporting national capabilities. This highlights the role of the private sector in development, aligning with the objectives of “Saudi Vision 2030” and enhancing the Kingdom’s position as a leading regional and global hub in this field.
