Foreign Ministry: Absolute Solidarity with Saudi Arabia
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Ministry condemned the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and affirmed its absolute solidarity with Saudi Arabia.
Translated by Qiyas from النهار — Original source
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Kuwait’s strong condemnation and outrage at the blatant attack launched by the Houthi militia against King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 10, 2026. The attack resulted in the deaths and injuries of innocent civilians, including passengers and airport workers, among Saudi nationals and individuals of various other nationalities, and led to the temporary suspension of operational activities at the airport. The Ministry emphasized that this heinous and cowardly attack constitutes a blatant violation of international law and international humanitarian law. It further stated that the recurrence of these systematic hostile acts, which target civilian objects and vital infrastructure, represents a serious escalation and a direct threat to the safety of air navigation and the security of civilians, necessitating the accountability and prosecution of those responsible.
The Ministry reaffirmed Kuwait’s absolute solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its steadfast support, and its backing of all measures undertaken by the Kingdom to safeguard its security and stability, and to protect its citizens and residents on its territory. It stressed that the security of the Kingdom is an integral part of the security of the State of Kuwait and the security of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
The Ministry also conveyed Kuwait’s sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its leadership, government, and people, as well as to the governments and peoples of the countries to which the victims belong, and to their families and loved ones, expressing hopes for the swift recovery of the injured.
The Ministry called upon 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 facilities, preventing their recurrence in the future, and guaranteeing that perpetrators do not escape punishment.
