Pakistan condemns attack on Kuwait Consulate in Basra

ISLAMABAD, Apr 08 (APP):Pakistan on Wednesday strongly condemned the storming and vandalism of the Consulate General of Kuwait in Basra, Iraq, terming the incident a serious violation of diplomatic norms and international law. In a statement, the spokesperson of the Foreign Office expressed deep concern over reports of the attack on the consular premises and the breach of its sanctity, stressing that such acts were inconsistent with established diplomatic practices, …

ISLAMABAD, Apr 08 (APP):Pakistan on Wednesday strongly condemned the storming and vandalism of the Consulate General of Kuwait in Basra, Iraq, terming the incident a serious violation of diplomatic norms and international law.
In a statement, the spokesperson of the Foreign Office expressed deep concern over reports of the attack on the consular premises and the breach of its sanctity, stressing that such acts were inconsistent with established diplomatic practices, particularly obligations under the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations.
Pakistan underscored the importance of ensuring the security and inviolability of diplomatic and consular missions, urging the relevant authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident and bring those responsible to justice.
The Foreign Office reaffirmed Pakistan’s principled stance on the protection of diplomatic missions and strict adherence to international obligations governing their safety and respect.
Expressing solidarity with the government and people of Kuwait, Pakistan reiterated its support for safeguarding diplomatic institutions and maintaining respect for international diplomatic norms.
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