Malaysia and UAE condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
Foreign ministers from Malaysia and the UAE expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia following attacks on the kingdom.
At a glance
- UAE and Malaysia condemned Houthi militia attacks on Saudi Arabia in separate calls with the Saudi foreign minister
- UAE specifically referenced attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh
- Both countries reaffirmed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and support for its security measures
- The calls included discussions of regional developments and bilateral relations
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate phone calls with his counterparts from Malaysia and the UAE, during which both countries condemned attacks by Houthi militia on Saudi Arabia. The UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan specifically referenced attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, while reaffirming the UAE's full solidarity with the kingdom.
Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan also condemned the attacks targeting civilians and expressed Malaysia's support for measures to safeguard Saudi Arabia's sovereignty, security and stability. Both calls included discussions of regional developments and bilateral relations between the countries.
Why it matters
The statements reflect regional support for Saudi Arabia amid ongoing security challenges and demonstrate diplomatic coordination among Gulf and Southeast Asian nations on regional stability.
Original reporting
- Saudi GazetteMalaysia, UAE condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia in calls with Prince Faisal
- Saudi Gazette — LatestMalaysia, UAE condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia in calls with Prince Faisal
- Asharq Al-Awsat (English)Qatar, Kuwait Condemn Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia in Calls with FM
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