The key facts
- Erdogan condemned the Houthi attack on Riyadh airport as unlawful and inhumane, expressing condolences to the victims' families.
- 12 people were killed and 309 wounded in the attack; the Arab coalition blamed the Houthis in Yemen.
- A joint defense agreement concerning Mecca will be submitted to the Turkish parliament in the coming days.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. He stated that Ankara stands with Saudi Arabia and its people. This was reported by the Anadolu Agency.
In his statement after a cabinet meeting in Ankara, Erdogan called the attack unlawful and inhumane. He expressed condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to the wounded.
According to the Turkish leader, Ankara stands for ensuring peace and stability in the region and will continue its efforts in this direction.
Erdogan also said that the joint defense agreement concerning Mecca will be submitted to parliament for approval in the coming days.
Earlier, Saudi officials reported that 12 people were killed and 309 wounded as a result of the attack on Riyadh International Airport. Turki al-Maliki, spokesman for the Arab coalition against the Houthis, blamed the Houthi movement in Yemen for the attack.
