Turkey Condemns Colombia's Decision on Jerusalem Embassy

Serdar HocamAuthor & Editor

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticized Colombia's decision to move its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and requested that this step be abandoned.

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Türkiye'den Kolombiya'nın Kudüs kararına kınama

Turkey condemned Colombia's decision to move its embassy in Tel Aviv to Jerusalem with an official written statement and called for the decision to be revoked.

Reaction to the Embassy Relocation Decision

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reacted to the situation by issuing a written statement regarding Colombia's decision to move its embassy in Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Emphasis on International Law and UN Resolutions

In the statement, it was stated that the aforementioned step violated United Nations Security Council resolutions 476 and 478. It was expressed that the decision contradicted relevant UN resolutions and the legal principles emphasized in the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice.

Status of East Jerusalem and Call

Emphasizing that East Jerusalem is an inseparable part of the occupied Palestinian territories, a call was made to Colombia to reverse its decision. It was reminded that all states must avoid actions that could undermine the historical and legal status of Jerusalem.

Emphasis on Palestine for Lasting Peace

It was once again reminded that the establishment of an independent and sovereign State of Palestine with East Jerusalem as its capital on the basis of 1967 borders is the sole path to lasting peace in the region.