Kuwait emphatically condemns storming of Saudi Embassy in Iran

1/3/2016 8:29:44 AM

(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))

KUWAIT 3rd January 2016 (WAM) -- Kuwait has emphatically condemned attacks by Iranian demonstrators on the Saudi Embassy in Tehran and the Saudi Consulate in Mashhad.

An official source at the Foreign Ministry was quoted by the Kuwaiti News Agency as saying that Iranian authorities should shoulder responsibility for protecting the embassy and ensuring the safety of its staff.

"Such attacks are a flagrant violation of Vienna Convention that requires States to protect and safeguard diplomatic missions and to ensure the safety of their staff" the source reminded.

The source called on Iranian authorities to abide by all international rules and norms which state the respect of States' sovereignty and non-interference in their internal affairs.

In addition the source reiterated Kuwait's support to all measures adopted by Saudi Arabia to maintain its security and stability.

WAM/AAMIR

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