BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 6. Colombia has
expressed solidarity with Azerbaijan and several other countries
amid escalating violence in the Middle East, Trend reports via the
Colombian government.
In a statement, the government strongly condemned attacks
targeting civilian populations and infrastructure across the region
and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities.
'Colombia condemns these attacks and expresses solidarity with
the peoples of the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Qatar, the
United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Hashemite
Kingdom of Jordan, the State of Kuwait, the Sultanate of Oman, the
Republic of Lebanon, the Republic of Iraq, the Republic of Cyprus,
the Republic of Azerbaijan, and the Republic of Türkiye," the
statement reads.
The government noted that the attacks against civilians and
civilian property represent a violation of international
humanitarian law and pose serious risks to regional stability and
security.
Colombia stressed that resolving the current tensions requires
dialogue, diplomacy, and strict respect for international law and
the principles of the United Nations Charter.
The statement added that Colombia, as a non-permanent member of
the UN Security Council, will continue to call on all parties to
exercise restraint, prevent further escalation, and return to
diplomatic efforts aimed at preserving peace and stability.