Turkey Condemns Colombia's Embassy Move to Jerusalem
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Turkey has condemned Colombia's decision to move its embassy to Jerusalem, calling the move a violation of international law and UN resolutions. The Colombian embassy officially opened on October 14, making it the tenth country with an embassy in the city. Turkey reiterated its stance on East Jerusalem being part of Palestinian territories and advocated for a two-state solution.
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- Turkey condemned Colombia's embassy relocation to Jerusalem, citing international law violations.
- Colombia officially opened its embassy in Jerusalem on October 14.
- The move makes Colombia the tenth country to establish an embassy in Jerusalem.
- Turkey views East Jerusalem as part of Palestinian territories.
- Ankara supports an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Turkey has strongly criticized Colombia's decision to relocate its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged Bogota to reconsider the move, stating it contradicts international legal norms. According to Channel 9, Colombia opened its embassy in Jerusalem on October 14, following a decision by its new president. The ceremony was attended by Colombian Foreign Minister Omar Bulah Escobar and Israeli Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Saar. This makes Colombia the tenth country to establish an embassy in Jerusalem.
The Turkish Foreign Ministry asserted that the move violates UN Security Council Resolutions 476 and 478 from 1980, as well as legal principles outlined in the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion. Ankara reiterated its view that East Jerusalem is part of the Palestinian territories and called on Colombia to reverse its decision. The ministry emphasized that nations should avoid actions that could impact the city's historical and legal status.
Ankara also reaffirmed its support for the creation of an independent Palestinian state within the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, deeming it the sole path to a just and lasting regional peace. Previously, Cursor reported that Turkey is losing a significant military installation in Syria, with Damascus considering converting the Palmyra military airfield into a civilian airport to boost tourism.
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