Riyadh: Arab and Islamic nations have issued a series of condemnations regarding the attack on the "East-West" crude oil pipeline in the Riyadh and Medina regions of Saudi Arabia. The attack, carried out by drones launched from Iraqi territory, resulted in casualties and material damage.
According to Qatar News Agency, the League of Arab States condemned the attack in the strongest terms. In a statement issued today, Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy described the targeting as a violation of Saudi Arabia's sovereignty, a threat to its security and stability, and a breach of international law and the UN Charter.
Fahmy emphasized that targeting infrastructure, oil facilities, and energy transport lines poses a threat to energy security and the stability of both regional and global economies. He affirmed the Arab League's rejection of the use of any Arab state's territory as a launchpad for attacks against another Arab state or to undermine its security and stability.
He also affirmed the Arab League's solidarity with Saudi Arabia, standing by the Kingdom in all measures it takes to safeguard its sovereignty, protect its security and national assets, and ensure the safety of its citizens and residents.
In this context, Fahmy expressed appreciation for Saudi Arabia's decision not to retaliate at this time. This move allows the Iraqi government the opportunity to take the necessary measures to prevent a recurrence of such attacks, thereby reinforcing the principles of good-neighborly relations and preserving regional security and stability.
Likewise, the Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attack, expressing its solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-its leadership and people-and affirming its commitment to the Kingdom's security, stability, and territorial integrity, while wishing the injured a speedy recovery.
The Ministry emphasized that targeting vital facilities and civilian infrastructure constitutes a violation of the principles and purposes of the UN Charter, as well as the provisions of international law and international humanitarian law-particularly the rules requiring the protection of civilians and civilian facilities.
The Lebanese Foreign Ministry welcomed Iraq's announcement of an urgent investigation into the attack and the intention to hold those involved accountable. It stressed that confronting military activities by non-state actors-particularly in Iraq, Lebanon, and Yemen-is a shared, ongoing battle aimed at enabling these nations to assert their authority and sovereignty over their entire territories using solely their own capabilities.
Relatedly, Syria condemned the targeting of the oil pipeline, deeming it a violation of Saudi Arabia's sovereignty and a breach of international law and the UN Charter. In a statement released today, the Syrian Foreign Ministry affirmed Syria's solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its support for the measures the Kingdom takes to safeguard its security and stability.
For its part, Pakistan condemned the drone attacks that targeted the oil pipeline. In a statement issued today, Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that targeting civilian infrastructure constitutes a violation of international law, as well as the Kingdom's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and poses a threat to peace, security, and stability in the region.
Pakistan reiterated its support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, security, and prosperity of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, affirming its solidarity with the Saudi leadership, government, and people. It also noted that Islamabad has made-and will continue to make-efforts to achieve lasting peace and stability in the region.
The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates condemned the drone attack on the "East-West" pipeline in the Riyadh and Medina regions, as well as the resulting casualties and material damage. The Ministry affirmed the State of Palestine's solidarity with and support for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-its leadership, government, and people-in the face of any aggression targeting its security, stability, sovereignty, and vital facilities.