Riyadh:Manama Bahrain has strongly condemned the recent attacks by the Houthi group on Saudi Arabia, including the assault on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, highlighting the increasing threat to regional security and stability.
According to Qatar News Agency, Bahrain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the attacks as a blatant violation of international law and the United Nations Charter. The ministry emphasized that such actions not only pose a significant escalation in the region but also endanger international civil aviation, passengers, and flight crews. The attacks were also cited as violations of the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation and relevant resolutions from the International Civil Aviation Organization.
Bahrain expressed its unwavering solidarity with Saudi Arabia, supporting all measures taken by the kingdom to protect its security and stability, as well as its citizens and residents. The statement reiterated Saudi Arabia's right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter, in accordance with the Gulf Cooperation Council's Joint Defense Agreement. Saudi Arabia's security is deemed integral to the security of all GCC member states.
Furthermore, Bahrain's Foreign Ministry urged the UN Security Council, the International Civil Aviation Organization, and the international community to take decisive action to prevent further attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure. The ministry called for accountability for those responsible and the enforcement of relevant international resolutions, notably Resolutions 2216 and 2817, to ensure regional and international peace and security.