RIYADH: Japan has strongly condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and expressed solidarity with the Kingdom during a phone call between Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal received a phone call from his Japanese counterpart Motegi, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported Thursday.
During the call, Motegi condemned repeated Houthi attacks targeting airports and civilian facilities in the Kingdom. The two ministers also reviewed cooperation relations between the two friendly countries.
They also reviewed the latest regional and international developments, as well as ways to enhance coordination and cooperation to ensure energy security and freedom and safety of navigation in regional and international waterways.
سمو وزير الخارجية الأمير #فيصل_بن_فرحان @FaisalbinFarhan يتلقى اتصالاً هاتفياً من معالي وزير خارجية اليابان السيد توشيميتسو موتيجي. https://t.co/UcM5y6v0Ih
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Saudi Cabinet warns Houthis of consequences for attacks on Kingdom
The Saudi Cabinet on Tuesday warned that the Houthis will bear the consequences of their attacks targeting Saudi Arabia’s airports, Makkah, Madinah, visitors to the Two Holy Mosques, and civilian and economic facilities.
Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired the Cabinet session held in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
The Cabinet praised the role of the Armed Forces in defending the homeland, safeguarding its gains and resources, and effectively deterring any aggression or threat against its sovereignty and the safety of its citizens and residents.
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It affirmed that these efforts ensure the Kingdom remains a bastion of security and stability as it advances toward further progress and prosperity, while maintaining its steadfast commitment to achieving regional and global peace.
The Cabinet extended its deepest condolences to the families of the victims of these criminal assaults and wished the wounded a speedy recovery.
Furthermore, the Cabinet commended the military operations carried out by the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen to counter threats posed by the Houthis to the Yemeni people, international peace and security, global trade, and maritime supply chains.
