RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has held separate telephone conversations with his Cypriot counterpart, Constantinos Kombos, and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, and discussed the latest regional developments.
They also reviewed diplomatic efforts to de-escalate regional tensions and ensure safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb Strait, contributing to regional security and stability, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Thursday.
Foreign Minister Receives Calls from Cypriot, German Counterparts.
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In a separate phone call, Prince Faisal discussed regional developments with Palestinian Vice President Hussein Al-Sheikh, who condemned attacks threatening Saudi Arabia’s security and stability and reaffirmed Palestine’s support for the Kingdom’s efforts to protect its territory.
The two officials also discussed developments in the Palestinian territories and efforts to secure Palestinian rights, including the establishment of an independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital, according to SPA.
Foreign Minister, Palestinian Vice President Discuss Developments; Al Sheikh Condemns Aggression on Saudi Arabia.
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Earlier today, the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen intercepted and destroyed four unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the Riyadh and Madinah regions, the Coalition’s official spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Malki said.
Major General Turki Al-Malki said that four UAVs have been intercepted and destroyed in Riyadh and Madinah regions, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
Muslim countries condemn Houthi attacks
Egypt has expressed its strong condemnation of the attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam as an act that constitutes a continued violation of international law and an indiscriminate, irresponsible targeting of air traffic, civilian facilities, and civilians, SPA reported.
Egypt underscored its categorical rejection of such actions, which serve to fuel the crisis, escalate tensions, and destabilise the region.
Furthermore, Egypt reaffirmed its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its leadership in defending its territory and citizens, emphasising that the security of the Kingdom is an integral part of both Arab and Egyptian national security.
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Meanwhile, Jordan condemned the attack carried out by the Houthis against King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, which resulted in the death of two individuals and injuries to others, SPA reported.
In a statement, the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Jordan’s condemnation and denunciation of the attacks on the airport, civilians and civilian and economic assets in Saudi Arabia, describing these acts as a flagrant violation of international law and a brutal assault on the Kingdom’s sovereignty, security, stability, and the safety of its citizens and residents.
The ministry further affirmed Jordan’s absolute solidarity with the Kingdom, expressing its full support for all measures taken by Saudi Arabia to protect its security, stability, national assets, and the safety of its citizens and residents.
Similarly, Bahrain strongly condemned and denounced the two heinous attacks carried out by the Houthis, targeting King Fahd International Airport in Dammam on Wednesday evening and the Shaybah oil field in the Eastern Region, SPA reported.
The ministry reiterated Bahrain’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all sovereign measures taken by the Kingdom to safeguard its security, stability, and territorial integrity.
