ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Sunday strongly condemned an attack by a gang of extremists on its consulate in Frankfurt, Germany on Saturday 20th July and the failure of the German authorities to protect the sanctity and security of the premises of its consular mission.
“Under the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations 1963, it is the responsibility of the host government to protect the consular premises and ensure the security of diplomats,” a statement issued by the Foreign Office said.
It added that in yesterday’s incident, the security of Pakistan’s consulate in Frankfurt was breached, endangering the lives of its consular staff.
“We are conveying our strong protest to the German Government.”
Pakistan urged the German government to take immediate measures to fulfill its responsibilities under the Vienna Convention and ensure the security of Pakistani diplomatic missions and staff in Germany. “We also urge the German authorities to take immediate measures to arrest and prosecute those involved in yesterday’s incident and hold to account those responsible for the lapses in security,” the statement added.
Earlier, the Pakistani Embassy in Germany on its official Twitter handle also condemned the vandalism at the Pakistani Consulate General in Frankfurt by miscreants on July 20, 2024. “We are in contact with the German authorities to ensure such a situation doesn’t arise again and the miscreants face legal consequences,” the embassy said. It also appealed to its community to stay patient and calm. –APP
