Saudi cabinet welcomes UN call to block arms to Houthis
The Council of Ministers praised a UN Security Council statement condemning attacks on civilian infrastructure and maritime threats.
At a glance
- UN Security Council issued a presidential statement against the Houthi group and called for cutting off weapons supplies
- The statement condemned attacks on civilian infrastructure and threats to maritime navigation in key shipping routes
- Saudi Arabia's Cabinet emphasised the need to implement existing UN resolutions on the matter
- Regional stability and protection of global energy security were discussed as priorities
Saudi Arabia's Council of Ministers welcomed a UN Security Council presidential statement calling for international cooperation to prevent weapons supplies reaching the Houthi group. The statement condemned attacks on civilian assets, airports and energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, as well as threats to maritime navigation in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait.
The Cabinet, chaired by King Salman, emphasised the importance of implementing UN Security Council Resolution 2216 and subsequent resolutions. The session also covered regional developments and efforts to promote stability and protect global energy security and international trade.
Why it matters
The Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait are critical global shipping routes. Threats to maritime navigation in these areas affect international trade and energy security worldwide.
Original reporting
- Saudi GazetteSaudi Arabia hails UNSC call to block arms supplies to Houthis
- Saudi Gazette — LatestSaudi Arabia hails UNSC call to block arms supplies to Houthis
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