Amman, August 11 (Petra) – Ministry of Foreign Affairs and
Expatriates condemned the Republic of Colombia’s declaration to
recognize the alleged Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Syrian
Golan Heights.

In a statement, the ministry’s official spokesperson, Fouad Majali,
affirmed the Kingdom’s rejection and condemnation of this
declaration, which contravenes international law and resolutions of
international legitimacy.

Majali said the occupied Golan Heights are an integral part of
Syrian territory, in accordance with international law and UN
Security Council Resolution 497 of 1981.

Majali reiterated the Kingdom’s “categorical” rejection of the
continued Israeli attacks and incursions into Syrian territory.

In this context, he urged the international community to uphold its
responsibilities in respecting international law and UN resolutions
and compel Israel to cease its provocative and illegal attacks on
Syria and end its occupation of any part of its territory.

He noted that the Kingdom also affirms its “firm” position in
supporting brotherly Syria in rebuilding on the foundations that
guarantee its unity, sovereignty, security, stability, territorial
integrity and its citizens’ safety and preserve rights of all
Syrians.

//Petra// AG