State of Kuwait Strongly Condemns Blatant Houthi Militia Attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its condemnation of the Houthi attack on King Khalid Airport, reaffirming full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and calling on the international community to take a firm stance.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Kuwait City, 11 October (KUNA) -- The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Kuwait’s strong condemnation and outrage over the blatant attack launched by the Houthi militia against King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday, which resulted in casualties and injuries among innocent civilians, including passengers and airport staff who are Saudi nationals and citizens of various other nationalities, as well as the temporary suspension of operational activities at the airport.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Ministry affirmed that this heinous and cowardly attack constitutes a blatant violation of international law and international humanitarian law. It stressed that the repeated, systematic hostile acts targeting civilian objects and vital infrastructure represent a serious escalation and a direct threat to the safety of air navigation and the security of civilians, necessitating accountability and punishment for those responsible.
Kuwait reaffirmed its absolute solidarity with fraternal Saudi Arabia, standing by its side and supporting all measures taken to safeguard its security and stability and to protect its citizens and residents on its territory. It emphasized that the security of Saudi Arabia is an integral part of the security of Kuwait and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states.
Kuwait also conveyed its sincere condolences and deepest sympathies to the leadership, government, and people of Saudi Arabia, as well as to the governments and peoples of the countries to which the victims belong and to their families, expressing hopes for the swift recovery of the injured.
It called on the international community to uphold its responsibilities and adopt a firm stance against these repeated attacks, ensuring the protection of civilian objects and civil aviation infrastructure, preventing their recurrence in the future, and guaranteeing that perpetrators do not escape punishment. (End) N.M.A. / M.A.A.
