Reaction from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to Greece

The Ministry published a written statement about Greece's practices regarding the muftis of the Western Thrace Turkish Minority.

In the statement, "Greece continues to disregard the fundamental rights and freedoms of the Western Thrace Turkish Minority, guaranteed by the Lausanne Peace Treaty and international agreements, by appointing so-called muftis in Komotini and Xanthi." evaluation was included.

In the statement, which emphasized that the institution of mufti is an integral part of the religious, social and cultural identity of the Western Thrace Turkish Minority, it was stated that by insisting on not recognizing the self-elected muftis of the Western Thrace Turkish Minority, which is an official minority in the country, Greece ignored the will and freedom of religion of the minority and once again revealed its distorted perspective on fundamental human rights.

In the statement, "We call on the Greek authorities to recognize the legitimate muftis elected by the Minority and to give up attempts to impose appointed muftis." expressions were used.