The Turkish Foreign Ministry strongly condemned Kosovo’s decision to open its embassy to Israel in Jerusalem.

In a statement released Sunday, the ministry said it condemns in “strongest terms” Kosovo’s decision while expressing concern about the decision.

The ministry also noted that the leaders of a country that suffered great pain have ignored the situation of the Palestinian people, who have been subjected to occupation and human rights violations for decades.

“By acting in such a manner, Kosovar leaders have violated relevant U.N. resolutions regarding Jerusalem’s status, as well as the status quo under the scope of the peace process and have damaged the vision of a two-state solution and hopes for peace in the region,” the ministry said.

The ministry also urged Kosovo to use common sense and renounce its “irresponsible and lawless step.”

Earlier on Sunday, the ministry also voiced “concern” over the Czech Republic’s move to open a diplomatic office in Jerusalem.

The establishment of relations between Kosovo and Israel was preceded by agreements on the normalization of relations reached in recent months between the Jewish state and four Arab countries, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Sudan and Morocco.

Jerusalem remains at the heart of the decadeslong Mideast conflict, with Palestinians insisting that East Jerusalem – illegally occupied by Israel since 1967 – should serve as the capital of a Palestinian state.