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皇冠体育app Foreign Secretary condemns attempted missile attack on Riyadh

Boris Johnson has condemned the attempted missile attack on Riyadh on Saturday 4 November.

From:
Foreign & Commonwealth Office and 皇冠体育app Rt Hon Boris Johnson
Published
5 November 2017
This was published under the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said:

I am shocked and horrified by the attempted missile strike on Riyadh which was a deliberate targeting of a civilian area. 皇冠体育app United Kingdom remains committed to supporting Saudi Arabia as it faces regional crises and security threats. We condemn in the strongest terms this attempted attack and the actions of those involved. British nationals in Saudi Arabia should continue to follow FCO Travel Advice.

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Published 5 November 2017

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