Kuwait Cabinet condemns Houthi strikes on Saudi airports, urges global action

Condemnation of Houthi attacks

According to Times Kuwait, Kuwait’s Cabinet has strongly condemned the continued Houthi militia attacks on Saudi Arabia, including strikes on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, King Fahd International Airport in Dammam and Abha Airport, which caused deaths, injured dozens of civilians and damaged airport facilities. The attacks are part of the ongoing Houthi campaign against Saudi targets.

Chairing the Cabinet’s weekly meeting on Tuesday, Prime Minister His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah heard the government’s condemnation of the attacks, which affected Saudi citizens and nationals of other countries, including travellers and airport employees.

The Cabinet described the attacks as a violation of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and international law, including international humanitarian law, and warned that targeting civilian airports and vital infrastructure represented a dangerous escalation that threatened civilian lives and the safety of air navigation.

Kuwait reaffirmed its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and support for all measures taken by the Kingdom to protect its security, stability and sovereignty, stressing that Saudi security was integral to the security of Kuwait and the other Gulf Cooperation Council states.

It extended condolences to the victims’ families and to the governments and peoples of the affected countries, wished the injured a speedy recovery and called for a firm international stance to halt the attacks and hold those responsible accountable.

Diplomatic engagements

The Cabinet reviewed a telephone conversation between His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Iraqi President Nizar Amidi, during which they discussed bilateral relations, regional and international developments and the need to end escalation and return to dialogue and diplomacy to resolve outstanding issues.

It was also briefed on meetings held by His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah with Arab League Secretary‑General Nabil Fahmy, focusing on strengthening joint Arab action, supporting Arab causes and addressing regional challenges.

The Cabinet reviewed a meeting with Slovak Foreign and European Affairs Minister Juraj Blanár, noting that both sides discussed bilateral cooperation and regional and international developments, according to the Kuwait News Agency.

It examined the Prime Minister’s meeting with Italian Minister of Enterprise and Made in Italy Adolfo Urso, attended by Oil Minister Tariq Al‑Roumi and the Director‑General of the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority, Sheikh Dr Meshaal Jaber Al‑Ahmad Al‑Sabah, which covered cooperation in economic, investment and industrial sectors, support for businesses and the promotion of innovation.

The Italian minister expressed appreciation to Kuwait, represented by Kuwait Petroleum International (Q8), for responding to the Italian government’s call to cap fuel prices, citing concern for Italian households.

Missing persons and property

The Cabinet was briefed on a meeting between the Prime Minister and Mari Yamashita, the UN Secretary‑General’s High Representative responsible for implementing Security Council Resolution 2792 of 2025, focusing on efforts to determine the fate of missing Kuwaitis and nationals of third countries and to recover Kuwaiti property, including the National Archives.

It also heard a briefing from Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Al‑Jaber on diplomatic efforts to follow regional and international developments, noting his telephone conversation with Yemeni Foreign Minister and Minister of Expatriate Affairs Dr Afrah Abdulaziz Al‑Zuba, during which Kuwait reiterated its support for Yemen’s legitimate government, sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.

The Cabinet approved several agenda items, reports and minutes of ministerial committees, while referring other matters to the relevant committees for further study and recommendations.