GCC Secretary-General Condemns Houthi Militia Spokesperson's Remarks Against Saudi Arabia - Sarmad

(KUNA) – Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassem Al-Bedaiwi expressed his strongest condemnation and rejection today, Tuesday, of statements issued by the military spokesperson for the Houthi militias, which contained baseless allegations against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

In a statement, Al-Bedaiwi said that these statements included accusations lacking any factual basis, in a desperate and transparent attempt to distort the facts and evade responsibility for the practices pursued by the militias, which have contributed to deepening the suffering of the Yemeni people and threatening the security and stability of the region.

He added that these irresponsible statements would not alter the established facts, foremost among which are the sincere efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to support the Yemeni people, contribute to achieving security and stability, advance the political settlement process, and provide humanitarian and relief aid, in accordance with its responsibilities toward Yemen and its people.

He stressed that the security of maritime navigation and freedom of international trade constitute a fundamental pillar of regional and international security and stability, and that any attempts to target international waterways constitute a clear violation of international law, the provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and relevant Security Council resolutions.

Al-Bedaiwi called on the international community to take a firm stance against these baseless Houthi claims and threats, and to work on implementing Security Council resolutions to ensure the protection of maritime navigation and prevent any practices that endanger the security of international sea lanes.

He affirmed the GCC’s full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures taken by the Kingdom to protect its security, sovereignty, and interests.