Manama, Oct. 16 (BNA): Bahrain has welcomed the UN Security Council’s adoption of a presidential statement strongly condemning Houthi militia attacks against Saudi Arabia, with Bahrain participating as a Council member.
Bahrain welcomes UN Security Council presidential statement condemning Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, threats to international navigation
The statement condemned attacks on civil aviation and energy infrastructure, including strikes on King Khalid International Airport that killed 14 people and injured more than 300, attacks on other airports and Saudi Aramco facilities, and threats to commercial shipping in the Red Sea and Bab al Mandab.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attacks violate international law, international humanitarian law, the UN Charter and the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. It extended condolences to Saudi Arabia and the victims’ families and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
The Ministry welcomed the Security Council’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia, recognition of its right to self-defence under international law, and call for an immediate halt to Houthi attacks and military escalation.
Bahrain reaffirmed its full support for Saudi Arabia’s measures to protect its sovereignty, security and stability, stressing that Saudi security is an integral part of Bahrain’s and the GCC’s security and a key pillar of regional stability.
The Ministry also stressed the importance of implementing UN Security Council Resolution 2216 (2015) and subsequent resolutions, including efforts to prevent the Houthis from obtaining weapons, funding, training and technical assistance in violation of the arms embargo.
Bahrain reiterated its support for Yemen’s unity, sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, as well as UN efforts to achieve a comprehensive political settlement.
Through its Security Council membership, Bahrain reaffirmed its commitment to working with other members to implement relevant resolutions, stop attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, protect international navigation, and hold those responsible and their supporters accountable.
