I strongly condemn the attempted Houthi drone attack targeting the Holy City of Makkah. Any act that threatens the safety and sanctity of Islam’s holiest city is completely unacceptable and deeply offensive to the entire Muslim Ummah.

The Maldives stands in full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and commends the swift response of the Royal Saudi Air Defence Forces in safeguarding the Holy City, its pilgrims and residents.

We call for an immediate cessation of such attacks and urge all concerned to avoid further escalation and commit to the path of peace and dialogue.