The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the recent drone attack targeting its general consulate in Kurdistan, Iraq. This incident raised significant concerns about the safety of diplomatic missions and underscored the importance of international law in safeguarding such sites.
The UAE expressed its strong condemnation of the terrorist drone attack on its general consulate in Kurdistan, Iraq, which resulted in collateral damage but no reported injuries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that targeting diplomatic missions and premises is a blatant violation of international norms and laws, particularly the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, which guarantees full immunity for diplomatic buildings and their staff. Such actions represent a serious escalation and a threat to regional security and stability.
The Ministry also called on the Government of the Republic of Iraq and the Government of Kurdistan to investigate the circumstances of this attack to identify those responsible and to take all necessary measures to ensure accountability for the perpetrators.
The Ministry reiterated the UAE’s firm rejection of such treacherous attacks aimed at undermining security and stability, stressing the necessity of protecting diplomatic premises and personnel in accordance with international laws and norms.