Saudi Arabia Welcomes UN Security Council Statement Condemning Houthi Attacks
RIYADH, October 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia welcomed a statement by United Nations Security Council members condemning continued and escalating Houthi attacks against the Kingdom, including strikes on civilian facilities, airports and energy infrastructure.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also welcomed the statement’s condemnation of continuing threats to navigation in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
The ministry stressed the importance of fully implementing Security Council Resolution 2216, adopted in 2015, and subsequent resolutions. It backed the call for practical cooperation to prevent the Houthis from obtaining weapons and other forms of support.
Saudi Arabia expressed appreciation for Council members’ solidarity in the face of attacks on civilians and civilian facilities on its territory.
The ministry reaffirmed the Kingdom’s inherent right under international law to take all measures to defend its security and protect its citizens and residents.
Source: SPA.
