Saudi Arabia declares right to self-defense over Houthi attacks
In Jeddah, the Saudi Arabian government declared its legitimate right to self-defense and the protection of sovereignty, condemning what it described as ongoing Houthi attacks on civilians and civilian areas of the kingdom. As Asharq Al-Awsat reports, the Cabinet meeting on September 15 was chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
Government statement
The Saudi government stated that the security of the kingdom and its assets is non-negotiable. The statement emphasized the country's right to defend its sovereignty, citizens, residents, and vital interests in accordance with the UN Charter and international law.
The attacks were described in the government statement as deliberate and directed against civilians and civilian areas. The material provides no information on the specific locations of the strikes, when they were carried out, or their consequences.
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Regional issues and energy
Mohammed bin Salman briefed ministers on a telephone conversation with Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, as well as on a meeting with U.S. Central Command commander Admiral Brad Cooper, held on September 14. Regional developments were the subject of the discussions.
The Cabinet also reviewed Saudi Arabia's participation in the recent BRICS summit in New Delhi and the 70th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna. At the conference, the Saudi side stated that it is working toward a more diversified and sustainable energy mix, including plans to incorporate nuclear energy into it within a regulatory framework that complies with international obligations.
