Manama, January 31, 2022, SPA -- Bahrain has strongly condemned the launch of a ballistic missile by the terrorist Houthi militia against the United Arab Emirates. Bahraini Foreign Affairs Ministry commended the vigilance and efficiency of the UAE Air Defense that was able to intercept and destroy the ballistic missile. The ministry stressed that such terrorist acts affirm the keenness of the terrorist Houthi militia to target civilians and civilian facilities. It affirmed that the Kingdom of Bahrain supports the UAE in all the measures it takes to protect its security and stability, stressing the need for the international community to shoulder its responsibilities towards deterring these terrorist militias and putting an end to their continuous violations of international laws, where these violations threaten the security and stability of the region. --SPA 11:10 LOCAL TIME 08:10 GMT 0010 www.spa.gov.sa/w1685135