Yemeni government condemns Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport

Yemen firmly backed Saudi Arabia's stance, vociferously condemning the Houthi assault on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The Yemeni government declared its full solidarity and unyielding support for the Saudi Kingdom, its leadership, government, and people. The government labeled the attack as a dangerous escalation, highlighting the Houthis' relentless determination to endanger Saudi security, civilian installations, and lives.

It emphasized that targeting airports and civilian facilities is an abhorrent affront to the security and stability of nations, and a transgression of international laws and norms. The statement underscored that the attack once more exposes the aggressive nature of the Houthi militia, which continues to fuel threats and destabilize the region under Iran's influence and destructive initiatives.

The government stressed that Saudi Arabia's security is inextricably linked to Yemen's and the region's, and that any attack on its soil or civilian entities is an affront to the right to security, stability, freedom of movement, and air navigation safety of regional peoples. The statement assured that such attacks would not erode Yemen's robust fraternal bonds and shared fate with Saudi Arabia, nor its unwavering commitment to combating terrorism and safeguarding Saudi security and sovereignty.

It reaffirmed Yemen's backing for all steps Saudi Arabia undertakes to safeguard its security, installations, and independence. The Yemeni government also reinvigorated its gratitude for the crucial role played by Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, in bolstering Yemen, its rightful leadership, and its populace in re-establishing state institutions and bolstering regional security and stability.