'Diplomatic premises are inviolable': India condemns embassy defacement in Slovenia
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has condemned the defacement of its embassy in Ljubljana, Slovenia, by anti-India elements. The government has demanded that Slovenian authorities hold the perpetrators accountable under international diplomatic law.
Why it matters
The incident touches on international relations and the protection of diplomatic missions, which are governed by the Vienna Convention.
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Monday condemned the defacement of the Indian Embassy premises in Slovenia's Ljubljana, by "anti-India elements", and urged Slovenian authorities to take action against those responsible.In a statement, the MEA said, "We condemn the defacement of the premises of our Embassy in Ljubljana, Slovenia by anti-India elements."Highlighting the protections accorded to diplomatic missions under international law, the ministry said, "Under the Vienna Convention, diplomatic premises are inviolable and must be protected."The MEA said it has taken up the matter with Slovenian authorities in both New Delhi and Ljubljana and…
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