The Republic of Colombia’s decision to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Syrian Golan has been condemned and opposed by Saudi Arabia.
According to SPA, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that this action contradicts international law and relevant resolutions of international legitimacy. Saudi Arabia emphasized that the move is clearly inconsistent with United Nations laws, specifically Security Council Resolution 497 passed in 1981, which declared the imposition of Israeli laws, jurisdiction, and administration over the occupied Syrian Golan null and void.
Saudi Arabia asserted that such positions do not contribute to peace but instead conflict with the consistent position of the international community regarding the occupied Syrian Golan, reinforcing the logic of imposing existing realities and weakening peace efforts in the region.
The Kingdom reaffirmed its constant position that the Golan is occupied Syrian Arab land, stating that any action or decision aimed at changing its legal status creates no rights and grants no legitimacy. Saudi Arabia called on the government of the Republic of Colombia to review its position, adhere to international law and resolutions of international legitimacy, and continue supporting efforts for security, stability, and a just and sustainable peace in the region.
Why did Saudi Arabia oppose Colombia’s recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan? Saudi Arabia opposed the move because it considers the action contrary to international law and resolutions of international legitimacy. Specifically, the Kingdom noted that the decision contradicts United Nations laws and Security Council Resolution 497 from 1981, which deems the imposition of Israeli administration and jurisdiction over the occupied Syrian Golan to be null and void without any legal effect.
What is the Saudi position regarding the legal status of the Golan Heights? Saudi Arabia maintains a constant position that the Golan is occupied Syrian Arab land. The Kingdom emphasized that any decision or action intended to change the legal status of this territory does not create any legal rights nor does it grant legitimacy to such actions.
How does Saudi Arabia view the impact of Colombia’s decision on regional peace? Saudi Arabia believes that such positions do not help achieve peace and instead conflict with the international community’s stance on the occupied Syrian Golan. The Kingdom stated that this action reinforces the logic of imposing existing realities and weakens the efforts being made to achieve security, stability, and a just and sustainable peace in the region.