Nairobi reaffirms solidarity with Riyadh and condemns strikes on civilian facilities and critical infrastructure amid escalating regional hostilities.
Nairobi reaffirms solidarity with Riyadh and condemns strikes on civilian facilities and critical infrastructure amid escalating regional hostilities.
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Kenya has officially condemned the recent Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, including strikes aimed at civilian facilities and vital infrastructure. The nation has reaffirmed its solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia amidst escalating regional hostilities.
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, conveyed Kenya's stance during a telephone conversation with Saudi Arabia's Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Waleed Elkhereiji. Mudavadi explicitly condemned the "terrorist Houthi militia’s attacks against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia."
During the call, Mudavadi expressed Kenya's solidarity with the Saudi government and its people, extending condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wishing a swift recovery to the injured. He also reiterated Kenya's commitment to global peace and security, its opposition to terrorism and violent extremism, and the importance of protecting civilians and critical infrastructure.
The condemnation follows a series of renewed Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, which have targeted locations such as King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and facilities belonging to the state-owned oil giant Saudi Aramco. These attacks have raised concerns about Saudi Arabia's defense vulnerabilities and its standing as an investment destination.
FAQ
What is Kenya's official position on the Houthi attacks?
Kenya condemns the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, particularly those targeting civilian facilities and critical infrastructure, and has pledged solidarity with the Kingdom.
Who conveyed Kenya's condemnation to Saudi Arabia?
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, conveyed Kenya's position to Saudi Arabia's Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Waleed Elkhereiji.
