Paris Condemns Attacks On Saudi Oil Facilities, Expresses Solidarity With Riyadh
Fahad Shabbir (@FahadShabbir) Published September 15, 2019 | 04:50 PM
MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 15th September, 2019) France strongly condemns attacks on Saudi oil refineries and expresses solidarity with Riyadh, the French Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.
Drone attacks caused massive fires at two Saudi Aramco's oil facilities in the early hours of Saturday. The fires, in particular, hit the Abqaiq oil refinery in Eastern Province and an oil-processing facility near Khurais oil field, located about 100 miles east of Riyadh.
The Yemeni Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for the attacks, while US State Secretary Mike Pompeo accused Iran of being behind these attacks. Tehran has called these allegations false.
"France strongly condemns the attacks carried out yesterday against the oil facilities in Abqaiq and Khurais and expresses its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia," the statement said.
According to the ministry, such actions can only exacerbate tensions in the region.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Islamabad United players adorned the ground with flags on their backs, waving th ..
Vivo Unveils the Future of Portrait Photography with the Premium and Elegant V30 ..
Infinix NOTE 40 series defies norms with the introduction of upto 20W MagCharge ..
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 19 March 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 19 March 2024
'Charter of economy is the need of the hour': Asif
14 bodies found in Haiti capital suburb amid gang violence
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announces metro bus projects in three ..
PM, UAE ambassador discuss ties
FM, US ambassador agree to enhance ties
Bear injures five in latest Slovak attack
Families of two WASA workers to be compensated properly: Minister
More Stories From Business
-
Foreign exchange rates
2 hours ago -
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 19 March 2024
2 hours ago -
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 19 March 2024
3 hours ago -
Current economic challenges can be tackled: Pasha
13 hours ago -
SECP issues advertisements, call centre management guidelines for digital lenders
13 hours ago -
Wall Street stocks lifted by tech rebound before key rate decisions
13 hours ago
-
Stock markets rise before key rate decisions
16 hours ago -
SBP keeps policy rate at 22 per cent with emphasis on continued fiscal consolidation
16 hours ago -
Wall Street stocks rise before key rate decisions
16 hours ago -
Commerce Minister engages with sugar mills, ethanol manufacturers to overcome challenges
16 hours ago -
KATI for prioritizing industrial zones in development budget
18 hours ago -
China's employment situation generally stable in Jan-Feb
18 hours ago