The UN Security Council issued a statement on August 7 condemning Houthi missile attacks against Saudi Arabia that began on July 13, as well as attacks on commercial ships starting July 22.
According to SPA, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the statement and its reaffirmation of the need to respect international law and relevant Security Council resolutions, specifically resolution 2216.
The ministry expressed appreciation for the rejection of acts that threaten regional security and the rights and freedoms of maritime navigation. Qatar renewed its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures taken by the Kingdom to preserve its security and sovereignty.
The ministry further stated that the security of Saudi Arabia is inseparable from that of Qatar and the member states of the GCC.
What did the UN Security Council condemn in its August 7 statement? The Security Council condemned Houthi missile attacks directed at Saudi Arabia that have occurred since July 13. Additionally, the statement condemned attacks targeting commercial ships that have been taking place since July 22.
Which specific resolution did Qatar highlight in its response? The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed appreciation for the statement’s reaffirmation of the necessity to respect international law and relevant Security Council resolutions, specifically mentioning resolution 2216.
What is Qatar’s position regarding Saudi Arabian security? Qatar expressed full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and supported all measures the Kingdom takes to preserve its security and sovereignty. The ministry affirmed that Saudi security is inseparable from the security of Qatar and other GCC member states.