India Condemns Embassy Vandalism in Slovenia, Demands Accountability

India condemned the vandalism of its embassy premises in Ljubljana, Slovenia, on August 10, 2026, demanding that Slovenian authorities hold accountable those responsible for the defacement. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that the embassy was targeted by anti-India elements who defaced the premises with pro-Khalistani slogans.

The MEA emphasized that diplomatic premises are protected under international law. "Under the Vienna Convention, diplomatic premises are inviolable and must be protected. We have taken up the matter strongly with Slovenian authorities, both in New Delhi and in Ljubljana, so that the perpetrators behind such reprehensible acts are held accountable," the ministry said. It also called on law enforcement agencies to take firm action against the hateful propaganda and disinformation being spread by such groups.

The incident occurred against a backdrop of recent high-level diplomatic engagement aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. Last month, India's Ambassador to Slovenia, Amit Narang, met with Slovenia's Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Tone Kajzer, to discuss deepening diplomatic and economic cooperation. The Embassy of India in Ljubljana...