Riyadh:Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji met with ambassadors from European and African countries accredited to Saudi Arabia at the ministry's headquarters in Riyadh.
According to Saudi Press Agency, Elkhereiji emphasized that the attacks by the terrorist Houthi militia using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones against civilian and economic facilities in Saudi Arabia constitute war crimes. He highlighted that these attacks have crossed ethical and religious boundaries by targeting Makkah, Madinah, Umrah performers, and visitors.
Elkhereiji affirmed that Saudi Arabia remains committed to protecting its citizens, residents, and visitors, and will take all legitimate actions to defend its territory, repel aggression, and deter aggressors. He reiterated the Kingdom's ongoing support for the Yemeni people and their legitimate government in facing the threats posed by the Houthi militia.
The ambassadors expressed their countries' condemnation of the attacks on Saudi Arabia and its facilities, showing solidarity with the Kingdom in its efforts to counter these attacks and maintain security and stability for its citizens and residents.