Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which resulted in deaths and injuries among civilians.
In a statement issued on 11 October, the ministry expressed condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed and sympathy to those injured.
Uzbekistan wished the injured a speedy recovery and reaffirmed its support for Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security.
The ministry stressed that attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure constitute serious violations of international law and must cease immediately.
Protecting civilians and ensuring the security of critical infrastructure must remain an unconditional priority, the statement said.
The ministry called for an end to such attacks and urged all parties to exercise restraint to prevent further escalation of tensions.
Disputes should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy, in accordance with international law and the principles of the UN Charter, the ministry said.
Uzbekistan also expressed solidarity with the people and government of Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening peace, stability and security in the region.
