Nineteen Arab and Islamic foreign ministers condemn Colombia's decision to open an embassy in Jerusalem

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Published: 2026-10-16
Category: world
Source: State Information Service / WAFA

Foreign ministers from 19 Arab and Islamic nations, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, issued a joint statement strongly condemning Colombia's decision to open an embassy in Jerusalem. They asserted that the move violates international law and UN Security Council resolutions, undermining efforts for a two-state solution with East Jerusalem as the capital of a Palestinian state.

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