UAE condemns Houthi threats against Saudi Arabia, reaffirms support
The UAE strongly denounced Houthi threats to Saudi Arabia and pledged full support, urging international action to uphold maritime security.
Key Takeaways
AIThe United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned statements made by the Houthi group against Saudi Arabia, including threats to impose a maritime blockade on the Kingdom.
In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on the international community to ensure the implementation of relevant UN Security Council resolutions, particularly Resolution 2216 on Yemen and Resolution 2722 on the rights and freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.
The ministry emphasized that freedom of navigation in international waterways is a right guaranteed by international law and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs also reaffirmed the UAE’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures to safeguard the Kingdom’s security and stability.