Lebanon's Aoun calls Saudi's Bin Salman, reaffirms solidarity

• Aoun strongly condemned the strikes over Riyadh's airport, warning they pose a direct threat to Saudi and regional security and stability
• He affirmed Lebanon's full solidarity, called for respecting Saudi sovereignty, and offered condolences to victims and families

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun held a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to assess the situation in Saudi Arabia following recent attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and other civil facilities and infrastructure.

In an official statement released by the Lebanese Presidency, Aoun reiterated his strong condemnation of the strikes targeting the Kingdom's civilian infrastructure.

"President Aoun reaffirmed the solidarity of Lebanon -its leadership and people- with the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its leadership, and its people," the Presidency stated, noting that Aoun characterized the attacks as "a threat to the security and stability of the Kingdom, as well as the security and stability of the entire region."

Call to respect sovereignty

During the call, Aoun emphasized to Bin Salman the critical necessity of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Saudi Arabia, stressing that civilian and vital facilities must not be targeted.

The Lebanese President extended his deep condolences to the families of the victims who lost their lives in the recent attacks and expressed his heartfelt wishes for a swift and complete recovery for those injured.