Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Official Web Site
Aden – SABA:
The Ministry of Foreign and Expatriate Affairs strongly condemns the terrorist attacks carried out by the Iran-backed Houthi militia on Jazan and Najran airports in the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as well as the attempted targeting of Mecca, the attack on Madinah, and the threats issued against airlines operating in Saudi airspace—an escalation that violates the sanctity of holy sites and endangers civilians and civil aviation.
The Ministry reaffirms the Republic of Yemen’s full solidarity with the Kingdom—its leadership, government, and people—and expresses its support for the Kingdom’s legitimate right to defend itself and take lawful measures to protect its sovereignty, territory, citizens, and residents.
The Ministry stresses that the Houthi terrorist militia’s attacks on the Kingdom demonstrate its disregard for civilian lives and its use of airports and travelers’ suffering as tools of political blackmail.
The Ministry highly values the Kingdom’s full support for the Presidential Leadership Council, the government, and the Yemeni people in ending the coup and restoring state institutions, affirming that this support is an extension of the Kingdom’s steadfast fraternal positions and its political, humanitarian, and development support, reflecting the deep-rooted partnership between the two countries and their interconnected security and stability.
It also expresses appreciation for the comprehensive support provided by the Coalition to Support Legitimacy, led by the Kingdom, to the Yemeni government and its armed forces.
The Ministry affirms the Yemeni government’s firm rejection of the use of Yemeni territory, airspace, or coastlines to threaten neighboring countries or international navigation, stressing that the militia does not represent the Republic of Yemen or reflect the will of its people.
The Ministry welcomes the outcomes of the emergency meeting of the Political and Defense Strategic Committee of the Mecca Defense Alliance, including the activation of collective deterrence and the transition to practical implementation of joint defense commitments, strengthening readiness, military integration, and the collective capacity to confront and counter threats.