Saudi Arabia condemns Colombia's opening of embassy in occupied Jerusalem

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned and denounced the Colombian government's decision to open an 'embassy' in the occupied city of Jerusalem, describing it as a blatant violation of international law and relevant UN resolutions, and a direct affront to the legal and historical status of Jerusalem.

In a statement, the ministry said: "The Kingdom stresses that this move contradicts the established international position on the legal and historical status of Jerusalem. It renews its call on the international community, including the Security Council and all concerned parties, to fulfill their legal and moral responsibilities and to act urgently to halt Israel's illegal policies aimed at imposing new realities by force and undermining prospects for a just and lasting peace."