Islamic foreign ministers condemn Houthi aggression on Saudi Arabia
Foreign ministers meeting in Baghdad condemned Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia, according to a statement from the Saudi Foreign Ministry. Prince Faisal bin Farhan was represented at the 52nd session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation's Council of Foreign Ministers by Ambassador Khalid Al-Sharif. The session addressed regional security conditions and ways for member states to cooperate. The communiqué described the Houthi forces as a terrorist militia and singled out attacks on Saudi Arabia. Reported targets included Makkah, Madinah, airports, infrastructure, and civilian sites. Ministers also discussed security concerns and the broader interests of countries across the Islamic world. The meeting placed the regional attacks and the protection of member states at the center of its diplomatic discussions.
BAGHDAD—On behalf of Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Arabia's Permanent Representative to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Ambassador Khalid Al-Sharif attended the 52nd Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of Islamic Countries, held in the Iraqi capital Baghdad. The meeting discussed regional developments, issues of concern to the Islamic world, and ways to strengthen joint cooperation. It also condemned the attacks by the terrorist Houthi militia on Saudi Arabia, including attacks targeting Makkah and Madinah, as well as airports, infrastructure, and civilian sites. Participants also discussed several issues concerning the security of Islamic countries and the interests of their peoples, with the aim of promoting security, stability, progress, and prosperity.