Vice Foreign Minister Briefs European And African Ambassadors On Houthi War Crimes

Condemning Attacks On Holy Sites And Civilians

Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji met with European and African ambassadors accredited to the Kingdom at the ministry's headquarters in Riyadh on Thursday. Opening the diplomatic briefing, Elkhereiji stated firmly that the terrorist Houthi militia's missile and drone attacks on Saudi civilian facilities constitute fully fledged war crimes. He emphasized that the militia crossed all ethical, humanitarian, and religious boundaries by deliberately targeting Makkah, Madinah, and peaceful Umrah performers. Elkhereiji affirmed that Saudi Arabia will never relent in protecting its citizens, residents, and international visitors from cross-border terrorism. He stressed that the Kingdom will take all legitimate measures under international law to defend its territory, repel aggression, and deter hostile actors.

Ambassadors Reaffirm Solidarity With The Kingdom

The Vice Foreign Minister also reiterated Saudi Arabia's steadfast commitment to supporting the legitimate Yemeni government and the brotherly Yemeni people against Houthi aggression. During the meeting, the European and African ambassadors voiced their governments' strong condemnation of the attacks targeting Saudi airports and economic installations. The foreign envoys expressed their nations' full solidarity with Saudi Arabia in all defensive measures taken to safeguard its national security and territorial stability. Maintaining transparent communication with the diplomatic corps in Riyadh reinforces international consensus against militia threats to regional peace and civil aviation. Stay updated on high-level diplomatic briefings and foreign policy news from Riyadh. Visit Marhaba Saudi for complete coverage.