Syria condemns Colombia's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Golan

The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Tuesday condemning, in the strongest terms, the statement released by the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on August 10, 2026, which recognized what it termed “Israeli sovereignty” over the occupied Syrian Golan, based on security pretexts that are inconsistent with the provisions of international law and relevant United Nations resolutions.

The Syrian Arab Republic expressed its “firm rejection and condemnation of this stance,” reaffirming that the Golan is an inseparable part of its territory. It stated that the Colombian government’s statement constitutes a blatant violation of the UN Charter, the statements of UN Secretary-General António Guterres—who has affirmed that the Golan is Syrian land and that the UN recognizes it as part of Syria—the principle of the inadmissibility of the acquisition of territory by force, and UN Security Council Resolution 497 of 1981.

Syria also appreciated the growing international support for its legitimate rights in the occupied Syrian Golan, noting that the number of countries supporting the UN General Assembly resolution titled “The Syrian Golan” increased from 97 in 2024 to 123 in 2025, reflecting continued international backing for Syria’s right to reclaim its occupied territories and its rejection of legitimizing the occupation or recognizing its consequences.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates reiterated its firm rejection of ongoing Israeli aggression and threats within Syrian territory, calling on all countries and international organizations to fulfill their responsibilities in respecting international law and UN resolutions. It emphasized its commitment to continuing to use all legitimate diplomatic and legal means to defend its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and inalienable rights, and to work toward the restoration of its occupied lands.