NEW DELHI: India on Thursday condemned attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, including a drone attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam and an attack on Saudi Aramco’s Shaybah oil field on October 21. The attacks resulted in the death of one Indian national and injuries to three others, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) said.In a statement, the MEA said one Indian national was killed and two others were injured in the attack on Dammam airport, while another Indian national was injured in the attack on the Shaybah oil field in the Eastern Province.The ministry conveyed its condolences to the family of the deceased and wished a speedy recovery to those injured. It also said the Indian Embassy in Riyadh was in contact with Saudi authorities and would provide all possible assistance.“We strongly condemn the continued attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, including the attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam and Saudi Aramco’s Shaybah oil field in the Eastern Province on October 21. These attacks have unfortunately resulted in civilian deaths and injuries,” the MEA said.
The ministry reiterated that attacks on civilian and critical infrastructure were unacceptable and called for them to cease immediately.“We stand in solidarity with the people and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in safeguarding its sovereignty, and hope that peace and normalcy would return to the region at the earliest,” it added.