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Bahrain, Kuwait welcome UN Security Council statement condemning Houthi attacks
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Bahrain, Kuwait welcome UN Security Council statement condemning Houthi attacks

From Asharq Al-Awsat · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kuwait and Bahrain welcomed a UN Security Council statement condemning Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and commercial vessels.
  • Both nations expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and support for its security measures.
  • They reaffirmed support for Yemen's legitimate government and UN-led peace efforts in Yemen.

Kuwait has welcomed a statement from UN Security Council members that condemns recent missile attacks by Houthi militias against Saudi Arabia and attacks on commercial vessels. The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed full appreciation for the statement's emphasis on international law and UN resolutions, particularly Resolution 2216.

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.

— Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign AffairsStated in response to the UN Security Council's condemnation of Houthi attacks.

The ministry also welcomed the call to respect Yemen's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, while rejecting actions that threaten regional security and maritime navigation. Kuwait reiterated its solidarity with Saudi Arabia, supporting all measures taken by the Kingdom to safeguard its sovereignty and security. Furthermore, Kuwait reaffirmed its support for Yemen's legitimate government and the UN envoy's efforts to achieve peace and stability in Yemen.

Kuwait reiterated its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures taken by the Kingdom to safeguard its sovereignty and security.

— Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign AffairsExpressing support for Saudi Arabia following the Houthi attacks.

Bahrain echoed similar sentiments, also welcoming the UN Security Council statement. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed Bahrain's full solidarity with Saudi Arabia, supporting all measures to protect its sovereignty, security, stability, and vital interests. Bahrain stressed that Saudi Arabia's security is integral to that of all Gulf states.

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

— Bahrain Ministry of Foreign AffairsBahrain's official response to the UN Security Council statement.

The ministry further appreciated Saudi Arabia's diplomatic, developmental, and humanitarian efforts in Yemen, particularly its leadership of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy. Bahrain also highlighted Saudi Arabia's crucial role in establishing the Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition, aimed at enhancing maritime security, protecting navigation and trade, and safeguarding global energy supplies.

Saudi Arabia’s security and stability are integral to the security of Bahrain and all Gulf states.

— Bahrain Ministry of Foreign AffairsEmphasizing the interconnected security of the Gulf region.
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Originally published by Asharq Al-Awsat in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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