Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan and Egypt condemn Houthi attacks as unacceptable escalation

The quartet of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan and Turkey has strongly condemned the ongoing hostile attacks by the Houthi militia against Saudi Arabia.

In a joint statement, the group said the latest attacks included targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, resulting in civilian deaths and injuries, as well as damage to infrastructure and civilian facilities, in clear violation of international law.

The four countries stressed that these attacks constitute a blatant assault on Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, a direct threat to its security and stability and the safety of civilians, and a dangerous escalation that cannot be justified or accepted under any circumstances.

The quartet also reaffirmed its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and support for all legitimate measures the Kingdom takes to confront these attacks and deter sources of threat, in line with the United Nations Charter and international law.

The group held the Houthi militia fully responsible for these attacks and their consequences, which threaten regional and international peace and security, and called for an immediate and unconditional halt to these assaults.