Press Releases
The Missile Attacks by Houthi Militia in Saudi Arabia
(Statement by Press Secretary Norio Maruyama)
March 30, 2018
1. On Sunday, March 25, the Government of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced that the Saudi Air Defense Forces intercepted 7 ballistic missile launched by Houthi militias in Yemen targeting several cities in Saudi Arabia including Capital Riyadh, causing victims. Japan strongly condemns this missile launch, which threatened the safety of civilians.
2. Japan continues our commitment to maintain and reinforce the peace and stability in the Middle East.