Bahrain, Kuwait Welcome UN Security Council Statement Condemning Houthi Attacks Against Saudi Arabia

The Kingdom affirmed that it will take all necessary measures to protect its ships in accordance with international law (Saudi Flag website)
The Kingdom affirmed that it will take all necessary measures to protect its ships in accordance with international law (Saudi Flag website)
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Bahrain, Kuwait Welcome UN Security Council Statement Condemning Houthi Attacks Against Saudi Arabia

The Kingdom affirmed that it will take all necessary measures to protect its ships in accordance with international law (Saudi Flag website)
The Kingdom affirmed that it will take all necessary measures to protect its ships in accordance with international law (Saudi Flag website)

Kuwait welcomed the statement issued by the members of the UN Security Council, which condemned the missile attacks launched by the Houthi militia against Saudi Arabia since July 13, and the attacks against commercial vessels since July 22.

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Kuwait’s full appreciation for the statement’s emphasis on the need to uphold international law and relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions, particularly Resolution 2216.

It also welcomed the call to respect the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of the Republic of Yemen, and to reject actions that threaten regional security and the rights and freedoms of maritime navigation, SPA reported.

Kuwait reiterated its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures taken by the Kingdom to safeguard its sovereignty and security. It also reaffirmed its support for the legitimate Yemeni government and for the efforts of the UN Secretary-General’s special envoy for Yemen to achieve peace, security, and stability in Yemen.

For his part, Bahrain also welcomed the statement issued by the members of the United Nations Security Council condemning the missile attacks launched by the Houthi terrorist militia against the Kingdom and threatening the safety of commercial vessels, and which underscored the importance of upholding international law, relevant Security Council resolutions, Yemen’s sovereignty, unity, independence, and territorial integrity, and freedom of maritime navigation.

According to SPA, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed Bahrain’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures taken to safeguard its sovereignty, security, stability, and vital interests, emphasizing that Saudi Arabia’s security and stability are integral to the security of Bahrain and all Gulf states.

The ministry expressed Bahrain’s appreciation for the diplomatic, developmental, and humanitarian efforts undertaken by Saudi Arabia, under its leadership of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, in support of efforts to achieve a comprehensive and sustainable political solution.

It further highlighted Saudi Arabia’s vital role in establishing the Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition to enhance maritime security, protect freedom of navigation and international trade, and safeguard global energy supplies.



Nine KSrelief Food Aid Trucks Arrive in Yemen's Aden

The KSrelief trucks carried 3,240 food baskets. (SPA)
The KSrelief trucks carried 3,240 food baskets. (SPA)
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Nine KSrelief Food Aid Trucks Arrive in Yemen's Aden

The KSrelief trucks carried 3,240 food baskets. (SPA)
The KSrelief trucks carried 3,240 food baskets. (SPA)

Nine relief trucks carrying 3,240 food baskets provided by Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) arrived on Saturday in the Aden Governorate, ahead of distribution to the most vulnerable families as part of the emergency response project in Yemen.

The assistance reflects Saudi Arabia’s ongoing relief efforts, delivered through KSrelief, to support food security and meet the basic needs of affected and displaced families in Yemen.


King Salman Invites Oman's Sultan to Second GCC-EU Summit

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman. (SPA)
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King Salman Invites Oman's Sultan to Second GCC-EU Summit

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman. (SPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Sunday a written invitation to Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman to participate in the second GCC-EU Summit, which Saudi Arabia will host in October.

Saudi Ambassador to Oman Ibrahim bin Saad bin Bishan delivered the invitation during a meeting with Oman's Foreign Ministry Undersecretary for Political Affairs Sheikh Khalifa Alharthy.


Saudi, Iranian FMs Discuss Regional Tensions as UK, Syria Condemn Houthi Attack

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi, Iranian FMs Discuss Regional Tensions as UK, Syria Condemn Houthi Attack

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Sunday a phone call from his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi.

The ministers discussed the recent escalation in the region and efforts to address it.

Prince Faisal also received a phone call from British Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Ed Miliband to discuss bilateral relations, regional developments, and joint efforts by the two countries to address tensions and mitigate their security and economic repercussions.

The call also addressed Houthi militia attacks on King Khalid International Airport.

Miliband underscored the UK's condemnation of Houthi acts of violence targeting Yemen and civilian facilities in Saudi Arabia, expressing the UK's solidarity with both Saudi Arabia and the Yemeni government in confronting these attacks.

Prince Faisal also received a telephone call from his Syrian counterpart Asaad al-Shaibani for talks on regional developments and joint efforts to support regional security and stability.

Shaibani expressed Damascus’ condemnation of the Houthi attack on Riyadh, saying the Kingdom’s security is indivisible to Syria’s and the entire region.

Prince Faisal received a phone call from Bahraini Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani. 

Al-Zayani conveyed Bahrain's sincere condolences to Saudi Arabia over the deaths of citizens and residents in the “heinous terrorist attack” by the Houthi militia. 

He affirmed Bahrain's “full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its complete support for all measures the Kingdom takes to safeguard its sovereignty, security, and stability, and protect its citizens and residents.” 

The two ministers also discussed regional developments and their countries' efforts to maintain the region's security and stability.