Kuwait summoned Iraq’s chargé d’affaires in Kuwait to deliver an official protest note following the storming and vandalism of the Kuwaiti Consulate General in Basra.
Acting Deputy Foreign Minister Aziz Rahim Al-Deehani told Iraqi chargé d’affaires Zaid Abbas Shanshool that the incident constituted a serious violation of international conventions and Iraq’s obligations under the Vienna conventions on diplomatic and consular relations.
Kuwait called on Iraqi authorities to take urgent and firm action against those involved, ensure accountability, and prevent similar incidents from recurring. It also urged enhanced protection for all Kuwaiti diplomatic missions in Iraq.
Kuwait said it will take all necessary steps under international law to protect its interests and diplomatic missions.
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