The Ministry of External Affairs issued a strong official condemnation on Tuesday regarding recent Houthi missile and drone strikes against Saudi petroleum installations in Abha, underscoring that targeting civilian energy infrastructure endangers regional economic security.
In a formal diplomatic statement released in New Delhi, the external affairs spokesperson stated that India remains deeply concerned over the escalation of hostilities in the Arabian Peninsula and the wider Red Sea corridor. The ministry emphasized that continuous attacks on vital commercial energy infrastructure and surrounding residential zones represent an unacceptable breach of international norms and maritime peace.
New Delhi highlighted that stability in West Asia is intimately tied to India’s energy security and the welfare of over nine million Indian expatriates residing across Gulf Cooperation Council countries. The ministry reaffirmed India’s steadfast support for the sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The MEA called upon all regional actors to exercise maximum restraint and avoid actions that could disrupt maritime transit routes or inflame broader military conflict. Indian naval deployments in the northern Arabian Sea continue to monitor maritime corridors to ensure the safe passage of commercial merchant shipping.
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https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-condemns-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-oil-installations/article71446021.ece