Malaysia backs Saudi sovereignty, calls for end to Houthi hostilities

Malaysia has strongly condemned the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, particularly those targeting civilians and infrastructure, and expressed solidarity with the Kingdom.

The Malaysian Foreign Ministry emphasized support for Saudi Arabia's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and efforts towards de-escalation in alignment with the United Nations Charter.

Amid escalating hostilities, with missile attacks targeting Riyadh and other areas, Malaysia reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Saudi Arabia.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 — Malaysia has condemned in the strongest terms the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, including those targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure, and expressed solidarity with the Kingdom.

Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry said Malaysia supported Saudi Arabia’s efforts to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as the security and safety of its population, in accordance with the United Nations Charter and international law.

“Malaysia also supports all efforts towards de-escalation and an immediate end to the hostilities,” it said in a statement on Monday.

The statement comes amid an escalation in hostilities between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, with Saudi authorities saying a ballistic missile fired towards Riyadh on Sept 19 was intercepted and destroyed.

Saudi Gazette reported that the Houthis also attempted to target civilians and civilian infrastructure in Baish, Taif, Farasan and Yanbu, but the attacks were thwarted.

Saudi Press Agency reported that on Sept 14, Houthi missile and drone attacks on Khamis Mushait, Abha and Taif injured 13 civilians and damaged several houses and vehicles, according to the Saudi-led coalition.

The Foreign Ministry said Malaysia reaffirmed the importance of its longstanding partnership with Saudi Arabia and its commitment to further strengthening bilateral ties.

“Malaysia attaches great importance to its longstanding partnership with Saudi Arabia, and remains fully committed to further strengthening this partnership for mutual interests of both nations,” the ministry said. — Bernama

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马来西亚强烈谴责胡塞武装对沙特阿拉伯的袭击，特别是针对平民和基础设施的袭击，并向沙特王国表示声援。

马来西亚外交部强调支持沙特阿拉伯的主权、领土完整以及根据《联合国宪章》为缓和局势所做的努力。

在敌对行动不断升级，导弹袭击目标包括利雅得和其他地区之际，马来西亚重申了其加强与沙特阿拉伯双边关系的承诺。

吉隆坡，9月22日——马来西亚以最强烈的措辞谴责胡塞武装对沙特阿拉伯的袭击，包括针对平民和民用基础设施的袭击，并表示与沙特王国团结一致。

马来西亚外交部表示，马来西亚支持沙特阿拉伯根据《联合国宪章》和国际法，为维护其主权和领土完整以及人民的安全所做的努力。

“马来西亚也支持一切旨在缓和局势并立即结束敌对行动的努力，”马来西亚周一在一份声明中表示。

声明发表之际，沙特阿拉伯和胡塞武装之间的敌对行动正在升级。沙特当局称，9月19日射向利雅得的一枚弹道导弹已被拦截并摧毁。

《沙特公报》报道称，胡塞武装还试图袭击拜什、塔伊夫、法拉桑和延布的平民和民用基础设施，但袭击被挫败。

据沙特领导的联军称，沙特通讯社报道，9月14日，胡塞武装对哈米斯穆沙伊特、艾卜哈和塔伊夫发动导弹和无人机袭击，造成13名平民受伤，多栋房屋和车辆受损。

外交部表示，马来西亚重申了与沙特阿拉伯长期伙伴关系的重要性，并致力于进一步加强双边关系。

马来西亚外交部表示：“马来西亚高度重视与沙特阿拉伯的长期伙伴关系，并将继续致力于进一步加强这一伙伴关系，以维护两国的共同利益。”——马新社

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