India condemns attack on Riyadh airport, expresses solidarity with Saudi Arabia

This image from video obtained and verified by AP shows thick black smoke and flames rising from a fire at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo: AP)

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has strongly condemned repeated attacks on Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, including an attack on October 10 that caused deaths, injuries and property damage. India expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and called for an immediate end to attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure.

“The repeated attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are completely unacceptable and must cease immediately,” the MEA said in a statement.

“We stand in solidarity with the people and the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in defence of their sovereignty, and hope that peace and normalcy returns to the region at the earliest,” it added.

Sukalp Sharma is a Deputy Associate Editor with The Indian Express and writes on a host of subjects and sectors, notably energy and aviation. He has over 16 years of experience in journalism with a body of work spanning areas like politics, development, equity markets, corporates, trade, and economic policy. He considers himself an above-average photographer, which goes well with his love for travel. ... Read More