Riyadh:The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned the attack carried out by the Houthi militia on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The assault resulted in casualties, including deaths and injuries among civilians, both travelers and airport staff of Saudi and other nationalities, and led to a temporary suspension of airport operations.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the Kuwaiti Ministry issued a statement through the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) today, declaring that the attack is a violation of international and humanitarian laws. The ministry highlighted that this kind of systematic hostile act against civilian targets and essential facilities is a dangerous escalation and poses a direct threat to air navigation and civilian safety, calling for accountability for those responsible.
The ministry reaffirmed Kuwait’s support for Saudi Arabia, endorsing all measures taken by the Kingdom to ensure its security and stability, and to protect its citizens and residents. It emphasized that the security of Saudi Arabia is a crucial aspect of the security of Kuwait and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states.
Kuwait also urged the international community to take responsibility and adopt a firm stance against these repeated attacks. It stressed the importance of protecting civilian infrastructure and aviation facilities to prevent future incidents and ensure that those responsible are held fully accountable.