MEA condemns defacement of Indian Embassy in Slovenia, calls for action against ‘anti-India elements’

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday condemned the defacement of the Indian Embassy premises in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Updated on: Aug 10, 2026, 15:35:57 IST

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The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday condemned the defacement of the premises of the Embassy of India in Ljubljana, Slovenia, allegedly by anti-India elements, and said it had taken up the matter with Slovenian authorities.

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addresses a press briefing, in New Delhi on Friday. (ANI Video Grab)

“We condemn the defacement of the premises of our Embassy in Ljubljana, Slovenia by anti-India elements. Under the Vienna Convention, diplomatic premises are inviolable and must be protected.”

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MEA raises issue with New Delhi and Ljubljana

The MEA said it had raised the matter strongly with Slovenian authorities in both New Delhi and Ljubljana, seeking accountability for those responsible.

"We have taken up the matter strongly with Slovenian authorities, both in New Delhi and in Ljubjlana so that the perpetrators behind such reprehensible acts are held accountable."

The ministry also urged law enforcement authorities elsewhere to take note of the hateful propaganda and disinformation being spread by such groups.

"We also call upon law enforcement authorities elsewhere to take note of the hateful propaganda and disinformation being spread by such groups."

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