Somalia has strongly condemned the drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, reaffirming its full solidarity with the Kingdom and supporting measures to protect its security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. Mogadishu said Saudi Arabia’s security is vital to regional stability and freedom of navigation in the Red Sea, while calling for restraint and a peaceful diplomatic resolution to rising regional tensions.
MOGADISHU —Somalia has strongly condemned the latest drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, reaffirming its full solidarity with the Kingdom and describing its security as essential to regional stability and the protection of international shipping through the Red Sea.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Federal Government of Somalia denounced the attacks “in the strongest possible terms,” expressing concern for civilian safety and backing Saudi Arabia’s efforts to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
“The security of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is integral to regional stability and freedom of navigation in the Red Sea,” the government said, adding that it would continue working with regional and international partners to safeguard peace and security.
The statement comes amid renewed regional tensions after drone strikes targeted Saudi energy infrastructure, prompting widespread condemnation from Arab governments. The attacks have raised fresh concerns over the security of energy supplies and maritime trade routes linking the Gulf to the Red Sea.
Somalia also reiterated its support for diplomacy as the preferred path to resolving regional disputes, urging all parties to exercise restraint and avoid actions that could further escalate the conflict.
Strategic importance
Saudi Arabia sits at the heart of one of the world’s most critical energy and shipping corridors. The Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait serve as key gateways for global oil exports and commercial shipping between Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Any disruption to security in the area can have significant consequences for international trade and energy markets.
The latest attacks have revived memories of the September 2019 drone and missile strikes on Saudi Arabia’s Abqaiq and Khurais oil facilities, which temporarily cut the Kingdom’s oil production by roughly half and exposed the vulnerability of critical energy infrastructure. The incident underscored how attacks on Saudi oil facilities can reverberate across global markets and regional security.
Somalia’s statement reflects its longstanding support for protecting the security of Red Sea shipping lanes while emphasizing dialogue and diplomatic engagement to prevent a wider regional conflict.
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