Qatar and Britain affirmed their full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and their support for its security and stability, emphasizing the importance of continuing diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalation and enhancing security and stability in the region.
Qatar calls for enhancing security in the region
Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman bin Jassim Al Thani, discussed during a phone call today, Tuesday, with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, the latest regional developments, particularly diplomatic efforts and joint coordination to de-escalate tensions. The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a statement published via the 'X' platform that the Qatari minister affirmed his country's full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its standing by its side in all legitimate measures taken to preserve its sovereignty, security, territorial integrity, and interests.
He pointed out that Saudi security is an integral part of Qatar's security and the collective security system of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. The Qatari minister renewed his country's support for all efforts aimed at defusing tensions and reaching a comprehensive agreement that achieves sustainable peace in the region.
Britain condemns Houthi militia attacks
In the same context, British Minister of State for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, Stephen Doughty, expressed his country's condemnation of the Houthi militia's attacks on the Kingdom during a phone call today with Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Walid Al-Khoreji. The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported that the British minister renewed London's solidarity with Riyadh and its support in maintaining its security and stability.
On another note, the Saudi National Human Rights Association renewed in a statement published by the agency its condemnation of the attacks carried out by the Houthi militia on the Kingdom in recent days, which targeted civil aviation facilities. It affirmed that these attacks constitute a violation of international law, particularly the rules concerning the protection of civilians and civilian objects.
The Association called on the international community, led by the Security Council, to fulfill its responsibilities in implementing relevant international resolutions regarding Yemen and to take effective international action. King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh was subjected to two attacks by the Houthi militia on the past Saturday and Sunday. The first attack resulted in the death of 12 people and injured 309 others, while King Fahd International Airport in Dammam was attacked on Sunday.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
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