RIYADH
\nSaudi Arabia will give a decisive response to any threat or attack against the Kingdom, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Wednesday, while stressing that Riyadh would continue efforts to reduce regional tensions and support diplomatic solutions.
\nAddressing the Shura Council, the Crown Prince said the attacks targeting Gulf Cooperation Council countries had demonstrated that \u201cGulf security and stability are indivisible\u201d, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
\nHe said Saudi Arabia would continue working with Gulf states on strategic cooperation and economic integration, while stressing the importance of protecting regional security.
\nPrince Mohammed said the Makkah Joint Defence Alliance (MJDA) between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye would contribute to strengthening security and stability in the region and help coordinate efforts to address regional challenges, SPA reported.
\nOn Yemen, the Crown Prince said Saudi Arabia would continue supporting the Yemeni government in establishing its authority across the country and restoring stability.
\nHe accused the Houthis of having \u201cchosen chaos and destruction\u201d and threatening Yemen and the region, according to SPA.
\nThe Crown Prince also said Saudi Arabia rejected the use of international waterways as a tool of political or economic pressure.He said the Kingdom had launched a multinational maritime defence alliance to strengthen maritime security and protect shared interests in international waterways, SPA reported.
\nPrince Mohammed also praised the Saudi armed forces for their role in confronting threats and reaffirmed the Kingdom\u2019s commitment to reducing regional escalation and supporting diplomatic efforts. The MJDA comes as Saudi Arabia faces increased attacks from Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen.
\nSaudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye signed the agreement in August, committing to treat an armed attack on any one of the three as an attack on all. Media reported that the pact was signed amid escalating regional tensions and that subsequent meetings have focused on security coordination and support for Riyadh.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
RIYADH Saudi Arabia will give a decisive response to any threat or attack against the Kingdom, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Wednesday, while stressing that Riyadh would continue efforts to reduce regional tensions and support diplomatic solutions. Addressing the Shura Council, the Crown Prince said the attacks targeting Gulf Cooperation Council countries had […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":571719,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-571708","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-world"],"yoast_head":"\n