Kuwait Welcomes UN Security Council Presidential Statement on Houthi Militia's Continued Attacks on Saudi Arabia

Kuwait City, October 16 (KUNA) — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Kuwait’s welcome of the UN Security Council’s presidential statement on the ongoing attacks launched by the Houthi militia against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, condemning these attacks that target civilians, civilian objects, and vital installations, and threaten navigation security in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab.

In a statement issued today, Friday, the Foreign Ministry reaffirmed Kuwait’s support for the positions contained in the statement, particularly the affirmation of the Kingdom’s right to self-defense in accordance with international law, and the need for full implementation of Security Council Resolution 2216 (2015), as well as preventing the flow of weapons, funding, and other forms of military support to the Houthi militia.

Kuwait reiterated its absolute solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its full backing of the Kingdom in all measures it takes to safeguard its sovereignty, security, and stability, emphasizing that the security of the Kingdom is an integral part of Kuwait’s security and the security of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. (End) N.M.A. / M.K.