Muscat:Chairman of the Executive Council of the Arab League of Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO), Hani bin Muqbil Al-Muqbil, denounced the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. This condemnation came during his opening remarks at the council's 125th regular session, which commenced today in Muscat and will continue until November 10, under Saudi Arabia's chairmanship. The session includes participation from Arab member states.
According to Saudi Press Agency, Al-Muqbil emphasized Saudi Arabia's dedication to ALECSO, highlighting its ongoing support since the organization's inception. This commitment persists under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
Al-Muqbil also conveyed greetings and appreciation from Minister of Culture, Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan, who serves as President of the ALECSO General Conference and Chairman of the Saudi National Commission for Education, Culture and Science. He expressed gratitude for the unwavering support and guidance from the Saudi leadership, which empowers ALECSO to fulfill its objectives.
The chairman condemned the Houthi militia's persistent attacks on Saudi territory, targeting civilians and critical infrastructure, describing these actions as violations of international law and threats to regional security. He reiterated Saudi Arabia's right to protect its sovereignty and stressed the importance of safeguarding civilian facilities and visitors to the Two Holy Mosques in Makkah and Madinah.
Al-Muqbil highlighted Saudi Arabia's strategic approach during its leadership of ALECSO, focusing on strengthening Arab cooperation and developing a shared strategy to address regional challenges. He outlined five stages of Saudi Arabia's chairmanship, emphasizing cooperation, partnership, and long-term sustainability in their initiatives to support innovation and human capital development across the Arab world.