Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia issued a strong condemnation on Sunday against what they characterized as “hostile” Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, particularly the deadly assault on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport that occurred on Saturday.
Through a coordinated joint statement, the four nations expressed their disapproval “in the strongest terms of the persistent hostile operations carried out by the Houthi militia against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including the reprehensible attacks directed at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which resulted in civilian fatalities and injuries, alongside destruction of civilian infrastructure and facilities, constituting a manifest breach of international law.”
The nations characterized these attacks as a “perilous escalation” that represents an immediate danger to Saudi Arabia’s security, stability, and the safety of civilians.
They emphasized that the attacks “cannot be rationalized or tolerated under any circumstances.”
The four countries reaffirmed their commitment to Saudi Arabia and endorsed all appropriate actions the kingdom undertakes to address the attacks, mitigate threats, and prevent future occurrences.
Additionally, they assigned the Houthis “complete responsibility” for the ramifications of the attacks and any consequences that could jeopardize regional and global peace and security.
The nations urged an “immediate and unconditional” cessation of the attacks.
The casualty count from Saturday’s Houthi assault on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh increased to 13 following the death of an injured Indian citizen on Sunday. The assault also resulted in 309 individuals being wounded, as reported by Saudi officials.