Tokayev Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia at Turkic States Summit

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and called for such actions to stop in a speech at the 13th summit of the Organization of Turkic States. Tengrinews.kz reported the remarks, citing Akorda, the presidential residence.

Tokayev also highlighted the opening of the Organization of Turkic States alley, initiated by Recep Tayyip Erdogan. He said the geopolitical situation in the world is escalating, particularly tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, which are affecting trade and transport-logistics links. He said Kazakhstan had protested the unfounded attack by the Houthi movement on its brotherly neighbour, Saudi Arabia.

The Houthis, known as Ansar Allah, are an armed group operating in Yemen and clashing with government forces backed by Saudi Arabia. Iran supports the group. The military confrontation flared again in mid-July after four years of calm. On October 28, the Houthis said they had launched missile strikes on military transport aircraft at air bases in southern Saudi Arabia, the defence ministry building, and the Ras Tanura refinery in the east of the kingdom.