Accra:The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expressed approval of a United Nations Security Council presidential statement that condemned the Houthi militia's attacks on civilian targets, airports, and energy infrastructure within the Kingdom. The statement also addressed the ongoing threats to navigation in the Red Sea and Bab al Mandab.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized the importance of the statement's provisions. These include the full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2216 (2015) and subsequent resolutions, as well as the call for practical cooperation to prevent the Houthi group from acquiring weapons and other support.
The ministry further noted that Saudi Arabia appreciated the solidarity shown by Security Council members in response to the attacks on its civilians and civilian infrastructure. It reiterated the Kingdom's right under international law to take necessary measures to ensure the security and protection of its citizens and residents.