Dubai: Saudi Arabia has vowed to respond decisively to attacks targeting its oil infrastructure and commercial shipping, reaffirming that it will not tolerate threats to its national security or critical facilities.
On Tuesday, the Saudi Cabinet held a meeting in Jeddah that was chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. During this meeting, Saudi Arabia condemned the attacks by Iran-backed militias in Yemen and Iraq on oil facilities in Riyadh and the Eastern regions. Saudi Arabia also condemned the attacks on vessels in the Red Sea.
The Saudi Cabinet said that Saudi Arabia will take action according to international humanitarian law and the principle of proportionality. Saudi Arabia also asked the government to stop its territory from being used to launch attacks against Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia wants the Iraqi government to take all measures to keep the region safe.
The meeting talked about the Crown Prince’s phone calls with Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The meeting also discussed Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions in the region.
The Cabinet said that Saudi Arabia is committed to protecting the freedom of navigation in the Arabian Gulf and the Red Sea. This is because there are still concerns about attacks on shipping routes that are important for global energy supplies and trade.
Saudi Arabia repeated its support for diplomacy. Said that it is important to respect the sovereignty of other countries. Saudi Arabia also said that countries should not interfere in the affairs of other countries and should maintain good relations with their neighbours. Saudi Arabia wants all countries to follow the law. Saudi Arabia said that talking and negotiating are the way to solve regional disputes. However, Saudi Arabia also made it clear that it is ready to defend its interests and critical infrastructure against any threats.
This statement comes at a time when tensions in the Middle East’re still high due to a series of attacks, on shipping and energy facilities. As a result there are diplomatic efforts to keep the region stable and to ensure the security of important maritime routes. Saudi Arabia is taking these steps to protect its oil facilities and shipping. Saudi Arabia wants to make sure that its national security and critical facilities are safe.
