27 March 2018

Bangladesh conveys its deep concern at the recent multiple ballistic missile attacks by the Houthi rebels aimed at Riyadh and other bordering cities of South Western parts of Saudi Arabia. The missile attacks were however successfully intercepted by the Saudi Air Defence forces.

Bangladesh staunchly opposes such unilateral acts by the Houthi rebels. These are provocative acts and have an adverse impact on regional peace and stability. These acts also threaten international peace and security in the long run.

We believe that the brotherly people and government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have the right to defend itself against any security threats. We stand by the people and government of Saudi Arabia in their effort to counter such aggressive acts that threatens regional peace and stability.

W & CA Wing
MOFA, Dhaka

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External Publicity Wing, MOFA, Dhaka