UAE strongly condemns targeting of its Consulate General in Kurdistan Region of Iraq

The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned and denounced the unprovoked terrorist drone attack that targeted the UAE Consulate General in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, which resulted in material damage with no injuries reported.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) stressed that targeting diplomatic missions and premises constitutes a flagrant violation of international norms and laws, particularly the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, which guarantees the inviolability of diplomatic premises and the protection of diplomatic personnel. Such acts represent a dangerous escalation and a threat to regional security and stability.

The United Arab Emirates has called on the Government of the Republic of Iraq and the Government of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq to investigate the circumstances surrounding this attack, identify those responsible, and take all necessary measures to ensure that the perpetrators are held accountable.

The Ministry reiterated the UAE’s firm rejection of such attacks aimed at undermining security and stability, emphasizing the necessity of protecting diplomatic premises, missions, and their personnel in accordance with international laws and norms.

Qatar

The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the attack targeting the UAE Consulate General in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

In a statement carried out by Qatar News Agency (QNA), the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that it considers the act a flagrant violation of international customs and covenants that guarantee the protection of diplomatic missions and their premises.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that targeting diplomatic missions and premises represents a clear breach of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, and constitutes a dangerous escalation that threatens the security and safety of those working in the diplomatic corps and undermines the internationally recognised rules of diplomatic work.

The Ministry renewed Qatar's firm position rejecting all acts of violence and terrorism that target diplomatic missions or undermine security and stability, affirming its solidarity with the UAE, and its support for all that contributes to enhancing security and stability in the Republic of Iraq and the region.

Saudi Arabia

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the recent attack targeting the UAE Consulate General in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

The ministry described the repeated targeting of diplomatic premises as a clear violation of international laws and norms, including the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949, and emphasised the importance of respecting the inviolability of diplomatic missions.

The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) quoted the ministry as expressing Saudi Arabia's solidarity with the UAE.

Jordan

Jordan also strongly condemned the targeting of the UAE Consulate General in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

In a statement carried out by Jordan News Agency (Petra), the Ministry of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs of Jordan emphasised the importance of upholding international law and adhering to the 1949 Geneva Conventions and the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. The ministry stressed that these frameworks require the protection of diplomatic missions and their personnel.

The ministry also reaffirmed Jordan's solidarity with, and unwavering support for, the United Arab Emirates.

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