Baghdad, Aug 11 (Petra) — Iraq’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs
strongly condemned on Tuesday the decision by Colombia to recognize
Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Syrian Golan Heights.

In a statement, the ministry expressed its firm rejection and
condemnation of the Colombian decision, emphasizing that the Golan
Heights are occupied Syrian territory and that no party holds the
authority to alter its legal status or grant legitimacy to the
occupation.

“Colombia’s decision carries no legal effect and does not alter the
fact that the Golan is an integral part of the territory of the
Syrian Arab Republic,” the statement read.

The ministry warned that recognizing the sovereignty of an occupying
power over occupied territory sets a dangerous precedent and
undermines the principles of international law and the U.N. Charter,
particularly the principle of respecting state sovereignty and
territorial integrity.

Iraq reaffirmed its unwavering stance against Israeli occupation of
Arab lands and reiterated its full solidarity with the Syrian Arab
Republic in preserving its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

//Petra// AF