Eighteen Nations, Including Pakistan, Condemn Colombia’s Embassy Move to Jerusalem

ISLAMABAD: Eighteen countries, including Pakistan, have issued a strong condemnation of Colombia’s recent inauguration of its embassy in Jerusalem, asserting that any recognition of the city as Israel’s capital holds no legal validity.

Colombia officially opened its embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, aligning itself with a select group of nations, including the United States, that have taken this symbolic step in support of Israeli claims over the contested city. In a joint statement released by Pakistan’s Foreign Office, the foreign ministers of the condemning nations expressed their unequivocal rejection of Colombia’s decision.

The majority of the international community maintains their embassies in Tel Aviv, adhering to the position that the status of Jerusalem should be determined through a final resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This move by Colombia is seen as a significant shift in diplomatic norms and raises concerns about the implications for peace efforts in the region.

As the situation evolves, it remains to be seen how this decision will affect Colombia’s relations with other nations and the broader geopolitical landscape. Future diplomatic discussions and potential repercussions for Colombia’s foreign policy are anticipated in light of this controversial move.