Turkish Foreign Ministry Condemns Houthi Attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh
The Turkish Foreign Ministry condemned the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport, reaffirming support for Saudi sovereignty and territorial integrity, and expressing condolences to the victims of the attack.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Istanbul, Oct 11 (KUNA) -- The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the Houthi group’s attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport in Yemen, reiterating its support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In a statement on Sunday, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said, “We strongly condemn the Houthi targeting of King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, once again.” The statement expressed Turkey’s sincere condolences to the families of the victims, conveyed hopes for the swift recovery of the injured, and offered condolences to the people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It affirmed that these attacks, which deliberately targeted civilian infrastructure and civilians, constitute a blatant violation of international law and the principles of international humanitarian law. It stressed the need for an immediate halt to actions that threaten regional security and stability and undermine the joint efforts of the international community to establish peace. Turkey reiterated its support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. On Sunday, the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation announced in a statement that the toll of the attack on King Khalid International Airport on Saturday afternoon stood at 12 dead and 309 injured, including critical cases. (End) T.A. / H.S. S.
