Saudi Arabia Welcomes UN Security Council Statement Condemning Houthi Attacks on the Kingdom

Saudi Arabia welcomed the presidential statement issued by the members of the Security Council regarding the attacks against the Kingdom, which included condemnation of the ongoing and escalating attacks launched by the Houthi terrorist militia against the Kingdom, including attacks targeting civilian objects, airports, and energy infrastructure, as well as the continuous threats to navigation in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab.

The Ministry stated in a statement: “The Kingdom emphasizes the importance of the statement’s contents, including the emphasis on the full implementation of Security Council Resolution 2216 (2015) and subsequent resolutions, and the call for practical cooperation to prevent the Houthi terrorist group from obtaining weapons and other forms of support.”

It added: “The Kingdom appreciates the solidarity of 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.”