Kuwait strongly condemns blatant Houthi militia attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its condemnation of the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, affirming full solidarity with the Kingdom and calling on the international community to take a firm stance.
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs”: Repeated systematic hostile acts constitute a serious escalation and a direct threat to the safety of air navigation and the security of civilians
- Reaffirmed its absolute solidarity with the Kingdom and its support for all measures taken to safeguard its security and stability
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Kuwait’s strong condemnation and denunciation of the blatant attack launched by the Houthi militia against King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on Saturday, which resulted in casualties and injuries among innocent civilians, including travelers and airport workers, comprising Saudi nationals and individuals of various other nationalities, as well as the temporary suspension of operational activities at the airport.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that this heinous and cowardly attack constitutes a blatant violation of international law and international humanitarian law. It stressed that the repetition of these systematic hostile acts targeting civilian objects and vital facilities represents a serious escalation and a direct threat to the safety of air navigation and the security of civilians, and necessitates holding those responsible accountable and bringing them to justice.
The Ministry reaffirmed Kuwait’s absolute solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its steadfast support, and its backing of all measures taken to safeguard the Kingdom’s security and stability, and 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.
Kuwait also expressed its 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, while conveying wishes for the swift recovery of the injured.
The Ministry called on the international community to fulfill 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.
