Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Friday the drone attacks against Kuwait that were launched from Iraq.
A Foreign Ministry statement underlined the Kingdom’s “categorical rejection of the violation of the sovereignty of nations and attempts to threaten the security and stability of the region.”
It reiterated importance of the Iraqi government “acting responsibly towards those threats against the Gulf countries.”
Saudi Arabia expressed its solidarity with Kuwait’s government and people and support for all measures the country takes in protecting its sovereignty, stability and security.
Kuwait's army said two drones launched from Iraq targeted two northern border posts on Friday, causing damage. It added there were no casualties.
Iraq's prime minister ordered an investigative committee to examine the attack and identify those responsible, Interior Minister Abdul Amir al-Shammari said, adding Iraq condemned the attack in a call with his Kuwaiti counterpart.
Kuwait had on Wednesday summoned the Iraqi envoy to the country to protest attacks against it by Iraqi armed factions.
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi strongly condemned the “treacherous attacks” on Kuwait.
“The continuation of these brutal attacks from Iraq is a flagrant violation of the principles of good neighborliness and all international laws and norms,” he said.
He expressed the GCC's “full solidarity with Kuwait, affirming absolute support for all measures it takes to safeguard its sovereignty, security and stability.”
The Muslim World League (MWL) strongly condemned the drone attacks.
In a statement, Secretary-General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa “reiterated condemnation of these criminal attacks, which violate the sovereignty of countries in the region and threaten their security and stability.”
He expressed his full solidarity with Kuwait, its leadership, government and people, in all measures taken to safeguard its security, sovereignty and the safety of citizens and residents.
