Kuwait condemns Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping, reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia
Kuwait has strongly condemned the repeated attacks by the Houthi militia on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, describing them as a violation of international law and a threat to the security of international maritime navigation.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced the latest attack targeting the NCC Masa, a vessel owned by a Saudi company, while it was sailing in the Red Sea.
The ministry said the attack constituted a flagrant violation of international law and posed a direct threat to the security and freedom of maritime navigation, as well as the safety of international trade.
Kuwait also reaffirmed its full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, expressing support for all measures taken by the Kingdom to safeguard its sovereignty and protect its security and national interests.
The ministry stressed the importance of adhering to the principles of international law that guarantee freedom of navigation and the safe passage of vessels through international waterways.
Kuwait reiterated its call for respect for international legal norms to help maintain regional stability and ensure the uninterrupted flow of global maritime trade.
