Malaysia Strongly Condemns Attacks on Saudi Arabia

Kuala Lumpur (ANTARA) – Malaysia has strongly condemned attacks targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, which caused deaths and injuries and significantly disrupted airport operations and commercial flights.

In a statement issued in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry said the country stood in solidarity with the Saudi Government and supported its efforts to defend its sovereignty, territorial integrity and national security.

Malaysia also expressed its condolences over the deaths and wished those injured a speedy recovery.

A Houthi attack on Riyadh International Airport on Saturday killed at least 12 people and injured 309 others, according to Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authorities.

Hospitals in Riyadh were filled with victims brought in by ambulance and helicopter. Several were reported to be in critical condition, according to sources familiar with the situation.

The Houthi attacks, which have continued over the past several days, have also drawn condemnation from various countries.