H. E. Mr. Nabil Fahmy condemns attack on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh and Madinah

His Excellency Mr Nabil Fahmy, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, strongly condemned the attack on the East-West Pipeline in the Riyadh and Madinah regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by a number of drones launched from Iraqi territory, which resulted in human casualties and material damage.

He described the attack as a flagrant violation of the Kingdom’s sovereignty, a serious threat to its security and stability, and a clear breach of the rules of international law and the Charter of the United Nations.

The Secretary-General stressed that targeting infrastructure, oil facilities and energy transportation networks constitutes a direct threat to energy security and the stability of the regional and international economy.

He affirmed the League of Arab States' categorical rejection of the use of the territory of any Arab state as a launching pad for attacks against another Arab state, or of any actions that threaten its security and stability.

Mr Fahmy reaffirmed the League of Arab States’ full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its support for all legitimate and necessary measures taken by the Kingdom to safeguard its sovereignty, protect its security and national assets, and ensure the safety of its citizens and residents.

The Secretary-General expressed his appreciation for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s decision to refrain from responding at this time, thereby allowing the Iraqi Government an opportunity to take the necessary measures to prevent the recurrence of such attacks being launched from Iraqi territory against Arab neighbours.

He stressed that such measures would contribute to strengthening the principles of good-neighbourhood and preserving regional security and stability.