Kuwait condemns Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Kuwait strongly condemned repeated Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, calling them a violation of international law.
- The attacks, including one on the Saudi vessel NCC MASA, threaten maritime navigation, international trade, and energy supplies.
- Kuwait expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and urged an immediate halt to the attacks to ensure safe passage through international waterways.
Kuwait has issued a strong condemnation of the Houthi militia's persistent attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea. The ministry of foreign affairs described the latest incident, which targeted the Saudi vessel NCC MASA, as a clear breach of international law. Kuwait views these actions as a direct threat to the security of maritime navigation, the stability of international trade, and the global supply of energy.
Kuwait considered the attack a flagrant violation of international law and a direct threat to the security and freedom of maritime navigation, the safety of international trade, and energy supplies.
In its statement, Kuwait affirmed its complete solidarity with Saudi Arabia. The nation supports all measures Riyadh takes to protect its sovereignty, security, and national interests. The foreign ministry also emphasized Kuwait's firm rejection of any actions that could destabilize the region.
The ministry also stressed Kuwait's rejection of any practices that could undermine the security and stability of the region.
The ministry called for an immediate cessation of these assaults. It stressed the importance of adhering to international law, which guarantees the freedom of navigation and ensures safe passage through vital international waterways. Kuwait's stance underscores regional concerns over escalating maritime security threats.
The ministry called for an immediate stop to these attacks and compliance with international law, which guarantees freedom of navigation and safe passage through international waterways.
Originally published by Asharq Al-Awsat in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.