Saudi Arabia welcomes UN Security Council statement condemning Houthi attacks

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed the presidential statement issued by members of the UN Security Council regarding attacks on the Kingdom by the Houthi militia.

The ministry said the Kingdom values the Security Council’s condemnation of the ongoing and escalating attacks carried out by the militia, including those targeting civilian sites, airports, and energy infrastructure, as well as the continued threats to navigation in the Red Sea and Bab Al-Mandab.

The ministry stressed the importance of the statement’s contents, particularly the emphasis on the full implementation of Security Council Resolution 2216 (2015) and subsequent resolutions, and the call for practical cooperation to prevent the Houthis from obtaining weapons and other forms of support.

The ministry added that Saudi Arabia appreciates the Security Council members’ solidarity in confronting attacks against civilians and civilian facilities, reaffirming the Kingdom’s legitimate right under international law to take all necessary measures to defend its security and protect its citizens and residents.