We are worried and saddened by the recent rising number of attacks on
Muslim mosques in some Western European countries, namely in Germany.
The fact that Islamophobia and xenophobia have reached more alarming level
day by day has become an issue that needs to be resolved immediately.
It should not be forgotten that the protection of the freedom to worship
and the sanctity of places of worship are under the responsibility of
states. Bringing the perpetrators of the attacks which are submitted to the
local police, to justice and ensuring the full security of the mosques will
prevent further grave events in the future.
Such attacks do not only target Muslims but also pose a common threat to
all of humanity. Hate and intolerance have turned into a virus threatening
the whole world. The international community should work together to
completely wipe out this virus.
Within this framework, the adoption by the General Assembly on 2 April 2019
of the resolution titled “Combating terrorism and other acts of violence
based on religion or belief”, submitted to the UN under the leadership of
Turkey, has been a crucial step. The implementation of this resolution by
all member states will substantially contribute to the solution of the
problem. Turkey will continue to lead international efforts in this
direction.