Damascus, Aug. 11 (SANA)The Syrian Arab Republic strongly condemned a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic ofColombiaon August 10, 2026, which included recognition of what it termed “Israeli sovereignty” over the occupiedSyrian Golan, based on security pretexts inconsistent with international law and relevant United Nations resolutions.In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates today,Syriaexpressed its categorical rejection and condemnation of the Colombian position, affirming that the Golan is an inseparable part of Syrian territory.The ministry said the Colombian government’s statement constitutes a flagrant violation of the UN Charter, statements by UN Secretary-General António Guterres affirming that the Golan is Syrian territory and that the United Nations recognizes it as part of Syria, as well as the principle of the inadmissibility of acquiring territory by force andUN Security Council Resolution 497 of 1981.Syria also expressed appreciation for growing international support for its legitimate rights in the occupied Syrian Golan, noting that the number of states supporting the UN General Assembly resolution titled “The Syrian Golan” increased from 97 states in 2024 to 123 states in 2025.The ministry said this reflects continued international support for Syria’s right to recover its occupied territory and rejection of efforts to entrench the occupation or recognize its consequences.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates reaffirmed Syria’s categorical rejection of continued Israeli attacks and incursions into Syrian territory, calling on all states and international organizations to uphold their responsibilities in respecting international law and United Nations resolutions.It also affirmed that Syria will continue to use all legitimate diplomatic and legal means to defend its sovereignty, territorial integrity and established rights, and to work toward the recovery of its occupied territories.kA/M.F