Syria Condemns Colombia’s Recognition of Israeli Sovereignty Over Golan
The Syrian government has issued a sharp condemnation following the decision by the Republic of Colombia to recognize what it termed “Israeli sovereignty” over the occupied Syrian Golan. In an official statement released on Tuesday, the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates declared the move a flagrant violation of international law and the United Nations Charter.
The Syrian response follows a statement issued by the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Relations on August 10, 2026. Damascus explicitly rejected the justification cited by Bogota, noting that the invocation of “security pretexts” for the recognition is fundamentally inconsistent with existing UN resolutions and the established principles of international law regarding territorial integrity.
Damascus reaffirmed its long-standing position that the Golan is an inseparable part of Syrian territory. The Foreign Ministry emphasized that the international community, led by the United Nations, maintains a clear stance against the acquisition of territory by force. The statement drew specific attention to UN Security Council Resolution 497 of 1981, which deems the imposition of Israeli laws and administration over the occupied Golan null and void and without international legal effect.
Furthermore, the Syrian government cited the position of UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who has consistently stated that the Golan remains Syrian land and that the global body recognizes it as such without reservation. By disregarding these international legal precedents, Damascus asserted that the Colombian declaration serves to undermine the global consensus on the status of the occupied region.
In its statement, the Ministry highlighted what it characterized as a growing international trend of support for Syria’s legitimate rights. According to the Ministry, the number of nations supporting the United Nations General Assembly resolution titled “The Syrian Golan” has risen from 97 countries in 2024 to 123 in 2025. Syrian officials stated that this shift reflects an ongoing international rejection of the attempt to normalize or validate the occupation of Syrian territory.
Looking forward, the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs declared that the state would continue to utilize all legitimate diplomatic and legal avenues to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Damascus also called upon the international community and global organizations to fulfill their responsibilities by upholding the UN Charter and ensuring that international law is respected in the face of ongoing Israeli military incursions and administrative actions within Syrian territory. Syria concluded its statement by pledging to maintain its efforts toward the full restoration of all occupied lands.
