'Diplomatic premises are inviolable': India condemns embassy defacement in Slovenia

MEA condemns attack on Indian embassy in SloveniaNEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Monday condemned the defacement of the Indian Embassy premises in Slovenia's Ljubljana, by "anti-India elements", and urged Slovenian authorities to take action against those responsible.In a statement, the MEA said, "We condemn the defacement of the premises of our Embassy in Ljubljana, Slovenia by anti-India elements."Highlighting the protections accorded to diplomatic missions under international law, the ministry said, "Under the Vienna Convention, diplomatic premises are inviolable and must be protected."The MEA said it has taken up the matter with Slovenian authorities in both New Delhi and Ljubljana and called for those behind the incident to be held accountable."We have taken up the matt