American Muslims Thank Turkish PM for Refugee Support
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Stating that Turkey was a country that accepted countless numbers of refugees for hundreds of years, Tan said Turkey continued to be a safe heaven for them as well as showing a great hospitality to its guests.
“We, as American Muslims, really care about the international contributions that Muslims make in matters such as providing shelter for refugees. We, thus, wanted to underline the key role that Turkey has played for a long time in history in becoming a role model for the other countries,” said Mahmood Kazmi, one of the leaders of Muslim community in the US.
Stating that Turkey welcomed many refugees from Bosnia-Herzegovina, Syria, Iraq, and Kosovo, Kazmi pointed out that Turkey also contributed to relief efforts made for refugees other countries including Bangladesh, Myanmar, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sudan and Somalia.
He reminded that Erdogan was the first leader to visit Somalia in the last 20 years and stressed that Turkey showed a great example of leadership.
Kazmi said the letter was signed by Muslims from various nations living in US, who he said were big supporters and friends of Turkey.
Source: World Bulletin
Last modified onSaturday, 06 May 2017 10:07
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