Malaysia condemns attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport that killed civilians, injured hundreds

KUALA LUMPUR, October 11 — Malaysia's Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, has vehemently denounced the deadly assault on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which resulted in civilian casualties and injuries to hundreds. In a Facebook post, Anwar emphasized that the attack took the lives of innocent individuals and left hundreds wounded, expressing his deepest sympathies to the victims' families and hoping for a prompt recovery for the injured.

"I firmly condemn the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which has resulted in the loss of innocent lives and left hundreds wounded," Anwar stated. He warned that targeting civilians and civilian establishments could not be justified, stating that such actions would only exacerbate the anguish caused by the conflict.

"There can be no justification for attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure," Anwar asserted, adding that endangering innocent lives would only intensify the conflict's repercussions. He reaffirmed Malaysia's unwavering support for Saudi Arabia and its populace during this trying time. "Malaysia remains steadfast in its solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its people in this critical hour," Anwar declared.

He expressed the hope that diplomatic endeavors would succeed before the conflict escalated further, stating that Malaysia continues to maintain faith in the power of "diplomacy and reason to prevail before the conflict widens still further."