Accra:Saudi Arabia welcomed a United Nations Security Council presidential statement condemning continued Houthi attacks against the Kingdom. These attacks have targeted civilian facilities, airports, and energy infrastructure, and posed threats to maritime navigation in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait, as reported by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

According to National news agency - Lebanon, the Saudi Foreign Ministry emphasized the importance of fully implementing UN Security Council Resolution 2216 (2015) and subsequent resolutions. It highlighted the need for practical cooperation to prevent the Houthis from acquiring weapons and other forms of support.

The ministry also expressed gratitude for the solidarity shown by Security Council members towards Saudi Arabia in response to these attacks on civilians and infrastructure. Furthermore, it reaffirmed the Kingdom's right under international law to take necessary measures to defend its security and protect its citizens and residents.