Afghan citizens attack Pakistan consulate in Germany, pull down flag
Pak strongly condemns attack on its consulate in Farnkfurt; Urges German authorities to take immediate measures
FRANKFURT (INP): The citizens of Afghanistan pelted stones on the Pakistani consulate and pulled down flag atop the building in Germany’s city Frankfurt.
The Pakistani diplomatic officials have protested to the German Foreign Ministry in Berlin and demanded an investigation into the tragic incident.
The foreign media reported that German authorities have arrested several people after the video of the attack went viral on social media.
According to media, the German authorities had allowed Afghan citizens to hold a peaceful protest outside the consulate. But the protesters went berserk and tried to enter the consulate building. They also tried to set the Pakistani flag to fire.
Pakistani diplomatic officials said that it was the responsibility of the German government to ensure security of foreign diplomatic installations.
Meanwhile, the German authorities have assured the diplomatic officials of security and a thorough investigation into the incident.
The Pakistan Foreign Office in Islamabad has decided to summon German ambassador to lodge an official protest.
Meanwhile, Pakistan on Sunday strongly condemned attack by a gang of extremists on its consulate in Frankfurt, Germany on Saturday (July 20) 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 sanctity of 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 Conventions and ensure the security of the diplomatic missions and staff of Pakistan 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 Pakistan Embassy in Germany on its official X handle also condemned the reprehensible vandalising act at Pakistan 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 remain patient and calm.
