TUNIS: The General Secretariat of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers has strongly condemned Houthi attacks involving missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) targeting civilians, civilian infrastructure, and holy sites in Saudi Arabia.
In a statement issued from its headquarters in Tunis on Monday, the secretariat also denounced the Houthis’ recent attempt to target the Makkah and Madinah regions with ballistic missiles, which were intercepted and destroyed by Saudi air defences.
The secretariat described the attacks as a flagrant violation of international law, a serious breach of the sanctity of holy sites and an affront to the sentiments of Muslims worldwide. It further warned that such actions reflected the Houthis’ continued attempts to undermine regional security and stability, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
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Interior Ministers Council reaffirms full solidarity with Saudi Arabia
The secretariat reaffirmed its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures taken by the Kingdom to protect its territory and holy sites, maintain its security and stability, and safeguard the lives and safety of citizens and residents.
Meanwhile, Mauritania strongly condemned the launch of two ballistic missiles towards Saudi Arabia, affirming its full solidarity with the Kingdom and support for all legitimate measures it takes to protect its sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.
In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad, Mauritania rejected anything that could threaten Saudi Arabia’s security and stability or the safety of its citizens and residents, the SPA reported.
Mauritania reiterated its full solidarity with the Kingdom, including its leadership, government, and people, and its support for all legitimate measures taken to protect its sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.
It also called for avoiding escalation and respecting states’ sovereignty to enhance regional security and stability.
Pakistan condemns Houthi missile attacks on Kingdom
Earlier, Pakistan also strongly condemned the Houthi ballistic missile attacks targeting the Makkah and Madinah regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including areas in the vicinity of the Holy Sites.
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Pakistan Strongly Condemns Houthi Missile Attacks on Saudi Arabia
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The Foreign Office, in a statement on Monday, said these reprehensible attacks constitute a grave violation of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and demonstrate a blatant disregard for the sanctity of Islam’s holiest sites and the safety of civilians.
It reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its firm commitment to the Makkah Alliance.
“Pakistan reaffirms its steadfast support for the security, stability and defence of the Kingdom, including the protection of the Two Holy Mosques, against any external aggression or threat,” the statement said.
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It said Pakistan also commends the vigilance and efficiency of Saudi air defence forces in countering the attacks.
The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen has destroyed two ballistic missile launchers in Sanaa, one of which was used to launch a ballistic missile towards Riyadh, the coalition’s spokesperson said on Monday.
Major General Turki Al-Malki said operations were continuing to dismantle the Houthis’ ballistic missile network, the SPA reported.
In an earlier statement on Sunday, he said the coalition forces intercepted and destroyed 10 Houthi missiles launched towards Saudi Arabia.
