KRG Condemns Quran Burning and Swedish Embassy Attack
In response to recent incidents in Stockholm, Sweden, the Kurdistan Regional Government's Department of Foreign Relations (DFR) has issued a strong condemnation of the burning of the Holy Quran for the second time in the city. The DFR also denounced the attack on the Embassy of Sweden in Baghdad, citing violations of the principles outlined in the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of 1961.
The burning of the Holy Quran in Stockholm has sparked outrage and concern within the international community. The DFR expressed its deepest disapproval of this act, emphasizing the need to uphold religious freedom and respect for all faiths.
Furthermore, the attack on the Swedish Embassy in Baghdad has raised serious concerns over the safety and security of diplomatic missions, as well as the violation of international diplomatic norms. The Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of 1961 serves as the foundation for diplomatic relations among nations, and any attack on an embassy is viewed as an attack on the principles of international diplomacy.
In response to the actions taken by the Iraqi federal government and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which involved expelling the Swedish ambassador to Iraq and recalling its charge d'affaires in Sweden, the Kurdistan Regional Government has decided to take reciprocal measures. The KRG has announced the suspension of its representative's activities in Stockholm.
The decision by the KRG to suspend its representative in Sweden highlights the seriousness of the situation and signifies the government's commitment to uphold the principles of international law and diplomatic norms.
The DFR urges all parties involved to exercise restraint and engage in dialogue to resolve the escalating tensions. It also calls for respect for the Vienna Convention and the protection of diplomatic missions, diplomats, and their property.
As the situation unfolds, the international community closely watches how diplomatic relations between Iraq, Sweden, and the Kurdistan Region will progress in the wake of these troubling incidents.
