Lebanon strongly condemns targeting of King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia

Beirut, October 11 (KUNA) -- Lebanon today, Sunday, strongly condemned the attack on King Khalid International Airport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which resulted in the deaths of 12 civilians and injured more than 300 others. The Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates affirmed in a statement Lebanon’s rejection of any violation of the sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, expressing its full solidarity with the Kingdom and its people and its steadfast support in the face of any aggression targeting the security and safety of its citizens and residents. It stressed that targeting critical infrastructure and civilians constitutes a violation of international law and international humanitarian law. Earlier, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, in a statement on Saturday, reaffirmed his country’s support for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in confronting threats to its security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, describing its security as “an integral part of the security and stability of the entire region.” The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation had announced that 12 people were killed and 309 others injured in the attack on King Khalid International Airport yesterday. (End) A.Y.B. / M.A.K.