Muscat: Oman on Wednesday condemned Colombia's decision to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, describing it as a violation of international law.

According to Anadolu Agency, Oman expressed its condemnation of Colombia's government decision, stating it contradicts international legitimacy resolutions, particularly UN Security Council Resolution 497 of 1981. The resolution affirms that Israel's imposition of its laws, jurisdiction, and administration in the Golan Heights is null and void and without international legal effect.

Oman reiterated its firm position that the Golan Heights remain occupied Syrian territory and affirmed its support for the sovereignty of the Syrian Arab Republic over all its territories. The Foreign Ministry urged all countries to adhere to the UN Charter, international law, and relevant international legitimacy resolutions.

The Golan Heights were occupied by Israel during the 1967 Middle East war. The UN continues to regard the Golan as Syrian territory, with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres recently reiterating that Israel's occupation is unacceptable.