Gulf chiefs of staff: We are militarily ready to address threats and attacks

The chiefs of staff of Gulf Cooperaion Council (GCC) countries attend the meeting in Riyadh on Oct.3, 2019. (BNA)
Updated 04 October 2019
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Gulf chiefs of staff: We are militarily ready to address threats and attacks

  • GCC chiefs of staff said any attack on a member state is an attack on all members
  • They added that attacks on Saudi Aramco oil facilities last month were “a flagrant violation of the security and safety of GCC States”

RIYADH: Gulf countries are militarily ready to address any threats or terrorist attacks, a statement by the chiefs of staff of the Gulf Cooperaion Council (GCC) states said at a meeting on Thursday. 

The statement also said the attacks on Saudi Aramco oil facilities last month were “a flagrant violation of the security and safety of GCC states.”

The extraordinary meeting was held in Riyadh on Thursday morning at Saudi Arabia's request.

GCC chiefs of staff condemned the violation of airspace of some council members to carry out attacks against Saudi Arabia, and said that any attack on a GCC country is an attack on all members.

 


Military coalition in Yemen condemns attack on commander’s convoy

Coalition spokesman Major General Turki Al-Maliki called the ambush “a criminal act that is contrary to all moral values.
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Military coalition in Yemen condemns attack on commander’s convoy

  • Al-Maliki also said the coalition is committed to supporting Yemeni security efforts and pursuing those involved in the attack and bringing them to justice

RIYADH: The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen condemned on Wednesday an attack that targeted the convoy of a senior commander.
The attack in the Jaoula area of ​​Lahj governorate targeted vehicles under the command of Brigadier General Hamdi Shukri, who heads the second division of the Giants Forces.
Coalition spokesman Major General Turki Al-Maliki said there were numerous deaths injuries and called the ambush “a criminal act that is contrary to all human and moral values.”
He said the coalition, which includes Saudi Arabia, will continue coordinating with the relevant authorities to ensure the security of citizens and maintain stability, Saudi Press Agency reported.
He called for people to work with the Yemeni government and military authorities to confront any sabotage attempts or terrorist operations targeting the security and stability of liberated governorates.
Al-Maliki also said the coalition is committed to supporting Yemeni security efforts and pursuing those involved in the attack and bringing them to justice.