'Unacceptable': India condemns Houthis attack on Riyadh airports
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian airports that resulted in civilian casualties. India expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia, labeling the targeting of civilian infrastructure as unacceptable.
Why it matters
The statement reflects India's diplomatic stance on regional conflicts in the Middle East and the protection of civilian infrastructure.
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Thursday condemned recent attacks on two airports in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh by Yemen's Iran-linked Houthi group, calling the targeting of civilian infrastructure “completely unacceptable”.MEA issued a statement saying that the attacks on Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh had resulted in civilian deaths and injuries.“India condemns the attacks over the past few days targeting Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which have resulted in civilian deaths and injuries,” the MEA said.“The targeting of civilian infrastructure is completely unacceptable. We express our deepest condolences to the families of those who have lost their loved ones. We wish speedy recovery for those injured.
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