India has strongly condemned the defacement of its embassy premises in Ljubljana, Slovenia, by individuals identified as "anti-India elements." The Ministry of External Affairs has lodged a firm protest with Slovenian authorities in both countries, demanding swift action to identify and hold accountable those responsible for this violation of diplomatic premises, which are protected under the Vienna Convention.

India has strongly condemned the defacement of its embassy premises in Ljubljana, Slovenia, by individuals identified as "anti-India elements." The Ministry of External Affairs has lodged a firm protest with Slovenian authorities in both countries, demanding swift action to identify and hold accountable those responsible for this violation of diplomatic premises, which are protected under the Vienna Convention.

India has strongly condemned the defacement of its embassy premises in Ljubljana, Slovenia, by individuals identified as "anti-India elements." The Ministry of External Affairs has lodged a firm protest with Slovenian authorities in both countries, demanding swift action to identify and hold accountable those responsible for this violation of diplomatic premises, which are protected under the Vienna Convention.

India on Monday condemned the defacement of its embassy premises in the Slovenian capital, Ljubljana, allegedly by "anti-India elements."

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it has 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.

"We condemn the defacement of the premises of our Embassy in Ljubljana, Slovenia by anti-India elements," the MEA said.

"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," it added.

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

It is understood that pro-Khalistani elements were involved in the incident.

The incident comes shortly after recent high-level bilateral engagements between the two nations. Last month, India's Ambassador to Slovenia, Amit Narang, met Slovenia's Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Tone Kajzer, to discuss advancing diplomatic and economic cooperation. Bilateral ties were also highlighted on June 24, when Sibi George, Secretary (West) in the MEA, represented New Delhi at Slovenia's National Day event held at its embassy in the Indian capital.

FULL STATEMENT:

10 August, 2026

Statement on defacement of the premises of the Embassy of India in Ljubljana, Slovenia

We condemn the defacement of the premises of our Embassy in Ljubljana, Slovenia by anti-India elements.

2. 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.

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

New Delhi

August 10, 2026

Slovenia