Saudi-Arabien: Reiche kann nicht wie geplant aus Riad abreisen
Nach den Angriffen auf den saudiarabischen Flughafen sitzt die Wirtschaftsministerin vorerst fest. Alternative Rückreisemöglichkeiten würden abgestimmt, heißt es aus dem Ministerium.
Heavy attacks on Riyadh's airport have prevented Federal Economic Minister Katherina Reiche from traveling back to Berlin as originally planned, according to a ministry spokeswoman. The CDU politician's return trip, scheduled for Monday, is unlikely to proceed as intended due to the closure of the airport following the assaults.
"The Federal Minister and her staff will return safely and securely," the spokeswoman emphasized, noting that the necessary logistics are being coordinated between ministries and authorities. Alternative return options are being examined, and the ministry will respond promptly if the situation changes on the ground. At least twelve people were killed and over 300 injured in the attacks on Riyadh's international airport on Saturday.
Reiche was already in Riyadh for energy conferences, which were planned long before the attacks. The conferences, as well as the minister's scheduled appointments, are set to continue as planned, according to the spokeswoman. Reiche stressed the importance of Germany's presence during discussions on energy flows, new infrastructure, and investments in Saudi Arabia. Germany largely relies on oil and gas imports.
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