A summit of Islamic states to discuss repeated incidents involving the Quran

BAGHDAD, July 21 — Jordan, Turkey, Iran, and Saudi Arabia agreed on July 21 to a proposal by Iraqi officials to hold a summit of Islamic states to discuss repeated incidents involving the Quran.

Iraq’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement that read:

“Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fuad Hussein, held phone calls with the foreign ministers of Jordan, Mr. Ayman Safadi, Turkey, Mr. Hakan Fidan, Iran, and Mr. Amir Hussein Abdollahian, and received a call from Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan. During these phone calls, efforts were made to convene an emergency ministerial-level Islamic summit to discuss the repeated disrespect towards the Holy Quran and address the phenomenon of Islamophobia worldwide. The necessary collective measures in this regard will be taken.”

“The Minister acquainted his counterparts with the diplomatic measures taken by the Iraqi government in response to the Swedish government’s repeated allowance of Quran burning and disrespect towards Islamic sanctities and the Iraqi flag.”

“He emphasized that such provocative acts violate international conventions and norms, pose a threat to social peace, and incite a culture of violence and hatred.”

“In response, the foreign ministers of the aforementioned countries supported Iraq’s stance and its call for holding the ministerial-level Islamic summit to discuss the repercussions of the repeated disrespect towards the Holy Quran.”