Saudi Arabia, Oman and Jordan have strongly condemned riots and acts of vandalism targeting the UAE Embassy and the residence of its head of mission in Damascus, calling for full protection of diplomats and diplomatic premises under international law.
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Jordan have issued strong condemnations of riots and vandalism targeting the UAE Embassy and the residence of its head of mission in the Syrian capital Damascus, joining a growing chorus of Arab voices defending the inviolability of diplomatic missions and national symbols.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom’s condemnation and denunciation of the acts of rioting, assault and attempted vandalism directed at the UAE Embassy and its head of mission’s residence, describing the offences against UAE national symbols as unacceptable. The ministry reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s rejection of all forms of violence against diplomats and stressed the necessity of ensuring protection for diplomatic missions in accordance with relevant international laws and conventions.
Jordan similarly condemned the attacks, with the Ministry of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs calling for full protection of diplomats and diplomatic premises in line with international law and the 1961 Vienna Convention. The statement was carried by Petra News Agency and underscored Jordan’s commitment to upholding the principles that govern diplomatic relations globally.
The attacks on the UAE Embassy in Damascus represent a serious breach of internationally recognised protections afforded to diplomatic missions. Under the Vienna Convention, host nations are obligated to take all appropriate steps to prevent any attack on diplomatic premises and to ensure the security of accredited diplomats.
The condemnations from Riyadh and Amman signal broad Arab solidarity with the UAE following the incident, with further statements from regional governments expected as details of the attack continue to emerge.
