Saudi-Italy Call for Strait Security and Gaza Ceasefire
Both Saudi Arabia and Italy issued a joint statement condemning the Houthi attacks on Saudi territory, which targeted civilian facilities and strategic infrastructure. They emphasized their rejection of threats that hinder maritime security in the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The statement called on all Yemeni parties to engage in a political process to achieve a comprehensive and lasting resolution to the conflict. It also highlighted the importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, recalling the role of the European Ostend maritime operation and Italy's role in protecting international shipping. The statement further stressed the need to maintain a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid, and support reconstruction efforts, alongside backing efforts to reform the Palestinian Authority and oppose the annexation or displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank. The two countries affirmed their resolve to strengthen bilateral cooperation across various fields, especially in supporting food security and regional stability, through coordination with the Rome coalition.
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