Türkiye commemorated the 51 victims of the 2019 Christchurch terrorist assault on the International Day to Combat Islamophobia on Wednesday.
The Foreign Ministry in a press release stated: “On the event of the fourth anniversary of the heinous terrorist assault that occurred in Christchurch, New Zealand, on March 15, 2019, we commemorate with respect and mercy 51 folks, together with one Turkish citizen, who misplaced their lives within the assault.”
It additionally recalled Türkiye’s main position within the combat towards intolerance and efficient work, in session with the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), to get March 15 acknowledged because the “International Day to Combat Islamophobia” by the U.N. General Assembly.
The ministry additionally condemned the latest desecration of the Muslim holy e book in some Western international locations.
“The latest vile assaults towards our holy e book, the Quran, in some Western international locations present that anti-Islamism continues to realize floor.”
“In this delicate interval when hatred towards faith is on the rise, the worldwide neighborhood has a particular obligation to strengthen the understanding of mutual respect and peaceable coexistence.”
“With that understanding, Türkiye will resolutely proceed to assist initiatives to fight Islamophobia in worldwide and regional platforms,” it added.
Source: www.dailysabah.com
