12.08.2026 00:51
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Colombia's decision to "recognize Israeli sovereignty" over the occupied Golan Heights, stating, "Turkey will continue its support for the preservation of Syria's territorial integrity and sovereignty and the establishment of lasting peace and stability in the country."
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Colombia's decision to "recognize Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Golan Heights."
"IT HAS NO LEGAL VALUE"
In a written statement from the Ministry, it was stated, "We strongly condemn the statement made by Colombia aimed at legitimizing the Israeli occupation of the Golan Heights, which constitutes an inseparable part of Syria." It was noted that such individual efforts, which constitute a "grave violation" of international law, particularly United Nations (UN) Security Council Resolution 497, have no legal value.
"TÜRKİYE WILL CONTINUE ITS SUPPORT FOR SYRIA'S TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY"
The statement recorded the following: "On this occasion, we reiterate our call for the international community to fulfill its responsibilities to put an end to Israel's occupation of the Golan Heights, including the rest of southern Syria, and its attacks targeting the country's sovereignty and stability. Türkiye will continue its support for the preservation of Syria's territorial integrity and sovereignty, and the establishment of lasting peace and stability in the country."
The Colombian government announced on August 10 that it recognized "Israeli sovereignty" over the Golan Heights, which is occupied Syrian territory.