We are concerned by the irresponsible statements made by the leaders of
certain states at the annual conference of the American Israel Public
Affairs Committee (AIPAC), held yesterday (24 March) in Washington, about
moving their Embassies in Israel to Jerusalem.
As we have stated time and again, the relocation by any country of its
Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem would constitute a clear violation of
international law.
The annexation of Jerusalem by Israel has been rejected by the
international community and the United Nations (UN). It was repeatedly
underlined by various UN resolutions that the question of Palestine could
only be solved by the establishment of an independent, sovereign and
contiguous State of Palestine based on the 1967 borders, with East
Jerusalem as its capital.
We call upon all countries to comply with the UN Resolutions on this
matter, to respect the historical and legal status of Jerusalem and to
refrain from acts that would further destabilize our region.