Turkish foreign minister on global system, racism
(MENAFN) During an iftar event organized by the Union of International Democrats in Brussels on Tuesday, Mevlut Cavusoglu, the Turkish foreign minister, spoke about the inadequacy of the current global system in preventing crises and meeting the expectations of humanity. He expressed concern about the two reflexes that are prevalent in the face of deepening crisis, specifically introversion, racism, and xenophobia, which he believes are contributing to the problem.
Cavusoglu also highlighted the dangerous forms of racism, such as anti-Turkish sentiments and Islamophobia, and strongly rejected both outcomes. He referred to recent events in Sweden, the Netherlands, and Denmark, where attacks on the Turkish flag and the Quran have taken place, specifically mentioning the far-right Danish politician Rasmus Paludan's provocations. Paludan, the leader of the far-right Stram Kurs (Hard Line) party, burned a copy of the Quran outside the Turkish Embassy in Stockholm in January, with police protection and permission from Swedish authorities.
The following week, he burned a copy of the Quran in front of a mosque in Denmark, which led to condemnation from many Muslim-majority countries, including Türkiye. The Turkish foreign minister's remarks reflect a growing concern about the rise of far-right extremism and the accompanying hate speech, which has led to an increase in Islamophobia and other forms of racism. The need for global cooperation and collective action to address these issues is becoming increasingly urgent.
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