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Saudi deputy foreign minister meets European and African ambassadors
Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Walid Al-Khuraiji met European and African ambassadors at the foreign ministry in Riyadh.
He said Houthi attacks using missiles and drones had targeted civilian and economic sites and airports in Saudi Arabia.
Al-Khuraiji also said the Houthis had deliberately targeted Mecca, Medina, pilgrims and visitors.
Saudi Arabia said it would take lawful steps to defend its territory and protect citizens, residents and visitors.
The kingdom also said it would continue supporting Yemen’s people and internationally recognized government.
The ambassadors condemned the attacks and expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia, including over its response and efforts to protect security.
The meeting focused on the kingdom’s position and the ambassadors’ support; no further steps were announced.
Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Walid bin Abdulkarim Al-Khuraiji met European and African ambassadors accredited to Saudi Arabia in Riyadh.
Al-Khuraiji said Houthi attacks on civilian and economic facilities and airports in Saudi Arabia were war crimes.
He said Saudi Arabia would take legitimate measures to defend its territory and protect citizens, residents and visitors.
The ambassadors condemned attacks on Saudi Arabia and expressed solidarity with the Kingdom.
Al-Khuraiji also reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s support for the Yemeni people and their legitimate government.
- Who
- Deputy Foreign Minister Walid bin Abdulkarim Al-Khuraiji and ambassadors from European and African countries accredited to Saudi Arabia.
- What
- They held a meeting. Al-Khuraiji spoke about Houthi attacks, and the ambassadors expressed condemnation and solidarity.
- When
- October 15, 2026.
- Where
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Meeting date
- October 15, 2026
- Meeting location
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters, Riyadh
- Saudi official
- Walid bin Abdulkarim Al-Khuraiji
- Participants
- Ambassadors from European and African countries accredited to Saudi Arabia
- Attack methods cited
- Ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones
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What people are saying
the Kingdom will not hesitate to protect its citizens, residents, and visitors
the attacks by the terrorist Houthi militia using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones against civilian and economic facilities and airports in the Kingdom are complete war crimes