Press Releases
The Attacks against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
(Statement by Press Secretary ONO Hikariko)
March 28, 2022
- The Government of Japan strongly condemns the series of cross-border attacks by the Yemen-based Houthis against several areas in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia including the attack on an oil facility in Jeddah on March 25 (local time), following the attacks which occurred from March 19 to 20 (local time).
- Cross-border attacks on Saudi Arabia must be ceased immediately. The Government of Japan, once again, calls on all parties concerned for an immediate ceasefire and the early start of dialogue towards achieving a political solution to the situation in Yemen.
- The Government of Japan has been providing humanitarian assistance for Yemen, including the provision of humanitarian assistance of at least 23 million US dollars in 2022 as announced at the High-Level Pledging Event for the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen which was held on March 16, 2022. Japan remains committed to continue making efforts, in cooperation with countries concerned, to realize peace and stability in Yemen.