Turkish president Recep Erdogan on Saturday called on the US and Israel not to take steps that would escalate the current tension over Occupied Jerusalem.
The Turkish president’s remarks were broadcast as a video message during the 16th Islamic Circle of North America-Muslim American Society Convention in Chicago Illinois which is one of the largest Muslim gatherings in North America.
Erdogan drew attention to the global conflicts and turbulences and called on the Muslim world to “understand its real strength.”
“It is time the Muslim world understand its real strength. We must not allow anyone to divide us based on ethnic sectarian or cultural differences” he said.
Regarding the recent UN resolution against the US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital Erdogan stated: “The victory we gained on the issue of Jerusalem is an indicator of the many things we can achieve together through solidarity…This victory at the same time demonstrates to the world that there are values that cannot be bought with money. The blackmailing and threats prior to the voting have been futile.”
“We are inviting the American and Israeli governments not to take steps that will escalate the tension. It is because Jerusalem is too precious to become a sacrifice for our own interests.”
