RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan condemned continued attacks by the Houthis on civilian areas in Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi Foreign Minister received a phone call from the UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister and discussed regional developments, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
During the call, the two foreign ministers discussed regional developments, including the continued attacks by the Houthis on civilian areas in Saudi Arabia, and expressed their condemnation of these attacks.
Foreign Minister, UAE Counterpart Condemn Continuation of Terrorist Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia.
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They also stressed the importance of continued coordination and consultations to strengthen joint Gulf cooperation, reduce escalation, prevent tensions from spreading, and maintain regional security and stability, according to SPA.
Earlier, the Saudi Foreign Minister received a phone call from Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, SPA reported.
During the call, the Saudi and Turkish foreign ministers discussed developments in the region and expressed their condemnation of the continued attacks launched by the Houthi militia against the Kingdom.
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The two ministers also discussed the latest developments, the efforts of their two brotherly countries to address current challenges, and their joint endeavours to enhance regional security and stability, SPA reported.
Meanwhile, the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) also condemned the Houthi militia’s attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, describing them as a threat to the Kingdom’s security and stability and noting the resulting damage to civilians, vital facilities, and infrastructure.
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In a statement issued from its headquarters in the Tunisian capital, Tunis, ALECSO rejected the attacks, saying they contravene the principles of security and stability. It expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and support for the measures the Kingdom takes to protect its sovereignty and safeguard its security and the safety of its citizens and residents. It also expressed support for efforts to ensure the safety of Umrah performers.
