Houthi attack on Riyadh airport shows disregard for civilian lives, Yemen’s Al-Alimi says

ADEN — Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad Al-Alimi has condemned the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, expressing deep sorrow for the loss of many lives and injuries to hundreds of others. In a statement issued on Sunday, Al-Alimi spoke on behalf of the council, the Yemeni government and people, and the Kingdom's leadership and population, reaffirming Yemen's solidarity with Saudi Arabia.

"The Houthis' terrorist attack on King Khalid Int'l Airport is a heinous act that shows their disregard for civilian lives and the interests of the Yemeni people," Al-Alimi stated. "This criminal attack highlights the terrorist nature of the Houthis." Al-Alimi also praised Saudi Arabia's ongoing support for Yemen's economy, public budget, and citizens' welfare, including recent measures regarding the status of Yemeni residents in the Kingdom.

He emphasized the strong link between the security and interests of Saudi Arabia and Yemen, warning that any attack on the Kingdom would pose a threat to Yemen's security and the well-being of future generations. "Any attack on Saudi Arabia is an attack on our security, interests, and the future of our generations," Al-Alimi declared.