Kuwait condemns the brazen Houthi militia's continued attacks on Mecca and Medina
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns Houthi attacks on Mecca, Medina, and the Red Sea, and supports Saudi Arabia.
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs”: An affront to the sentiments of Muslims and a serious escalation in the violation of the sanctity of Islamic holy sites
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its strong condemnation and rejection of the ongoing, brazen, and shameful attacks by the Houthi militia against the holy cities of Mecca and Medina in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. These acts constitute an affront to the sentiments of Muslims worldwide and represent a serious escalation in violating the sanctity of Islamic holy sites. They also include attacks against the capital, Riyadh, and several other cities in the Kingdom, as well as targeting civilians, civilian and economic assets, and ships in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, thereby threatening regional security and the safety of maritime navigation.
In a statement issued today, the Ministry reaffirmed Kuwait’s firm rejection of the recurrence of these cowardly hostile acts, which constitute a blatant violation of the Kingdom’s sovereignty and a flagrant breach of international law and international humanitarian law.
The Ministry reiterated Kuwait’s support for the legitimate Yemeni government, as well as the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of the Republic of Yemen. In this regard, it commended the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s sustained efforts since 2014 to support initiatives aimed at achieving a comprehensive and sustainable political settlement in Yemen, in accordance with the three reference points, and its leadership of the coalition supporting legitimacy in Yemen.
The Ministry also called upon the UN Security Council to fulfill its responsibilities and implement its relevant resolutions, particularly Resolutions 2216 and 2817.
Furthermore, the Ministry reaffirmed Kuwait’s absolute solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its steadfast support alongside the Kingdom, and its backing of all measures taken by the Kingdom to safeguard its sovereignty and security, as well as to protect its citizens and residents on its territory. It emphasized 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 (GCC) countries.
