Foreign Minister meets his Saudi counterpart: Kingdom's security is an integral part of Kuwait's and Gulf states' security

- Al-Jaber reiterated condemnation of the Houthi terrorist attacks and their attempts to target Mecca and Medina

- Both sides affirmed the enhancement of bilateral cooperation and coordination, and the intensification of joint efforts to confront regional challenges

Foreign Minister Sheikh Jara Al-Jaber met today, Wednesday, with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, on the occasion of his official visit to the Kingdom.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a press release that Sheikh Jara Al-Jaber reiterated during the meeting Kuwait’s strong condemnation and rejection of the terrorist attacks carried out by the Houthi militia on several areas in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as well as their attempts to target Mecca and Medina.

He stressed that these heinous attacks constitute a blatant violation of the Kingdom’s sovereignty, a flagrant breach of international law and international humanitarian law, a clear infringement on the sanctity and religious status of Islamic holy sites, and an affront to the sentiments of Muslims around the world.

He emphasized that the continuation and recurrence of these systematic hostile acts, which involve targeting civilian objects and vital facilities, represent a serious escalation and a direct threat to the security of the Kingdom and regional stability, in addition to the serious risks they pose to the safety of civilians and air navigation security, necessitating a firm international stance that ensures accountability and punishment of those responsible for these attacks.

The Foreign Minister reiterated Kuwait’s absolute solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures taken by the Kingdom to safeguard its sovereignty and protect its security and stability, affirming that the security of the Kingdom is an integral part of the security of Kuwait and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

The two sides reviewed during the meeting the fraternal relations and deep-rooted historical ties between the two countries and their brotherly peoples, affirming their shared commitment to continuing to enhance bilateral cooperation and coordination in various fields and at all levels, in line with the directives of the leaderships of both countries and to meet their aspirations for greater integration and cooperation.

The two ministers also discussed the latest regional developments and their repercussions on the security and stability of the region, emphasizing the importance of continuing Kuwaiti-Saudi consultation and coordination across various fronts, and intensifying joint efforts to confront current challenges amid the delicate circumstances the region is undergoing, driven by shared destiny and common interests, and the two countries’ commitment to consolidating the foundations of regional security and stability.