Saudi Arabia Welcomes UN Security Council Presidential Statement on Attacks Against It
Saudi Arabia welcomes the Security Council statement condemning Houthi attacks and affirming its right to self-defense.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Riyadh, October 16 (KUNA) -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia welcomed on Friday the presidential statement issued by the members of the United Nations Security Council regarding the attacks against it, which condemned the ongoing and escalating attacks launched by the Houthi terrorist militia against the Kingdom, including attacks on civilian objects, airports, and energy infrastructure, as well as the continuous threats to navigation in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab.
In a statement, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, “The Kingdom emphasizes the importance of the statement’s contents, including the emphasis on the full implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2216 (2015) and subsequent resolutions, and the call for practical cooperation to prevent the Houthi terrorist group from acquiring weapons and other forms of support.”
The ministry added that “the Kingdom appreciates the solidarity of the Security Council members with it in the face of attacks targeting civilians and civilian objects on its territory, and reiterates its inherent right, guaranteed under international law, to take all necessary measures to defend its security and protect its citizens and residents.”
The Security Council unanimously adopted a presidential statement on Thursday, strongly condemning the ongoing and escalating Houthi attacks against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including those targeting civil aviation and energy infrastructure.
The presidential statement expressed the Security Council members’ solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, affirming its inherent right to self-defense in accordance with international law. (End) A.S. / M.A.A.
