ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s foreign office spokesperson on Wednesday condemned the storming of Kuwait’s consulate in Basra by protesters this week, saying it was inconsistent with established diplomatic norms, while calling for an impartial inquiry into the incident.
Protesters stormed the Kuwaiti consulate in the Iraqi city on Tuesday after a rocket attack fired from the direction of Kuwait killed three.
Kuwait condemned the vandalism of its consulate, calling it a serious breach of diplomatic norms. It said Iraq was responsible for any failure to take measures needed to protect diplomatic and consular missions on its territory.
“Pakistan strongly condemns such acts, which are inconsistent with established diplomatic norms and international law, particularly the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations,” the foreign office said in a statement.
The foreign office stressed ensuring the security of diplomatic and consular missions. It called for a “thorough investigation” into the incident and urged authorities to bring those responsible to justice.
“Pakistan expresses its solidarity with the government and people of Kuwait,” the foreign office said. “And reaffirms its principled position on respect for diplomatic missions and adherence to international obligations.”
