The Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attack on the Iraqi embassy building in Bern.

The Ministry stated in a statement that "we expresses our condemnation and denunciation of the unprecedented attack on the embassy building of the Republic of Iraq in Bern by unknown persons who managed to storm the building in a hostile manner, which caused terror among the embassy staff and citizens who were inside the building for the purposes of following up on their consulate affairs.

It added: We renew our condemnation of this act and all forms of violence and vandalism affecting diplomatic missions, especially those targeting their security and sanctity, and we call on the friendly Swiss side to take the necessary investigative measures, to reveal the identity of the perpetrators and clarify the circumstances of this act.

The ministry stressed the need to respect the rules of international law and adhere to relevant international agreements, especially the Vienna Convention to Regulate Diplomatic Relations.

The Iraqi Foreign Ministry thanked the Swiss authorities for their immediate intervention to contain the situation and restore security and stability in the Iraqi mission and its surroundings.

Source: National Iraqi News Agency