Erdoğan Highlights Religious Freedom and Coexistence in Türkiye at Iftar with Minority Leaders
Ankara, The Gulf Observer: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Tuesday said that Türkiye stands as an exemplary country where freedom of religion and conscience is respected and where people of different faiths coexist with mutual respect.
Speaking at an iftar dinner hosted for representatives of religious minorities in Ankara, the Turkish president emphasized the country’s long-standing tradition of religious tolerance and coexistence. He noted that various religious communities in Türkiye are able to maintain and operate their own institutions freely.
Erdoğan also warned about the growing threat of Islamophobia in recent years, saying it poses a serious risk to both societies and the culture of peaceful coexistence.
“Just as Islamophobia is a crime against humanity, anti-Semitism is also a crime, an evil that cannot be considered reasonable or legitimate,” he said.
The president further stressed that Ankara has zero tolerance for extremist groups such as Islamic State, which he described as “dark organizations” responsible for attacks on mosques, churches, and synagogues without respect for places of worship.
He reaffirmed Türkiye’s commitment to protecting religious freedom and promoting harmony among communities of different faiths.
