Saudi Arabia condemns Colombia's Jerusalem embassy decision
Riyadh says the move violates international law and the established position on the city's status.
At a glance
- Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry condemned Colombia's embassy decision on Wednesday
- The statement characterised the move as violating international law and resolutions
- Saudi Arabia called for UN Security Council action against Israeli policies
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Wednesday condemning Colombia's decision to open an embassy in Jerusalem, calling it a violation of international law and relevant resolutions.
The statement said the Colombian government's action infringes on the legal and historical status of Jerusalem and contradicts the international position on the city. Saudi Arabia called on the United Nations Security Council and other parties to take responsibility and halt what it described as illegal Israeli policies.
Why it matters
The statement reflects ongoing regional concerns about diplomatic recognition of Israeli presence in Jerusalem, a city whose status remains contested in international diplomacy.
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