DHAKA, Dec 20, 2017 (BSS) – The government has expressed its deep concern at the recent ballistic missile attacks by the Houthi rebels targeting the residential area of Riyadh, which was successfully intercepted by the Saudi air-defence forces.
“Bangladesh renounces such unilateral and provocative acts, which could escalate tension in the area and impact adversely upon the peace and stability in the region,” Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement today.
In the statement, the government also reassured its commitment of cooperation for maintaining peace and stability in Saudi Arabia.
“Bangladesh remains committed to stand by the brotherly people and the Government of Saudi Arabia in their efforts to maintain peace and stability in the region”.