The key facts

  • Erdogan condemned the attack on Riyadh airport as unlawful and inhumane
  • According to Saudi officials: 12 killed and 309 wounded
  • The agreement on Mecca will be submitted to the Turkish parliament in the coming days

Erdogan's statement

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned the attack on King Khalid International Airport in the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, the Anadolu agency reports. Speaking after a cabinet meeting in Ankara, he called the attack unlawful and inhumane, expressed condolences to the families of the victims and wished the wounded a speedy recovery.

Support for Riyadh and the defense agreement

Erdogan said that Ankara supports Saudi Arabia and its people, stands for ensuring peace and stability in the region, and will continue its efforts in this direction. He also announced that the joint defense agreement on Mecca will be submitted to parliament for approval in the coming days.

Casualties and accusations

Earlier, Saudi officials reported that as a result of the attack on Riyadh airport, 12 people were killed and 309 were wounded. The spokesman for the Arab coalition against the Houthis, Turki al-Maliki, blamed the Houthi movement in Yemen for the attack.