MFA: Attack on UAE Embassy in Damascus is a violation of the Vienna Convention

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan (AR) strongly condemned the attack by a group of protesters on the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the Syrian capital Damascus.

The foreign policy agency issued a corresponding statement on its page on the social network X.

"Such acts of violence directed against diplomatic missions are unacceptable. This constitutes a gross violation of international law norms, as well as the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, which guarantees the inviolability and security of diplomatic personnel and buildings," the statement reads.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan also noted that it positively assesses the statement of the Syrian authorities on this matter and highly appreciates their readiness to take all necessary measures to hold those responsible accountable in accordance with the law.