Conflict over caricatures “violence and vandalism categorically accused” Foreign Minister Motegi November 4, 19:11
Foreign Minister Motegi categorically condemned violence and vandalism at a press conference about a series of suspected terrorist incidents after a Parisian newspaper published a caricature of an Islamic prophet. Asked all parties to take action to relieve tensions.
In France, in September, after a newspaper company in Paris published a caricature of an Islamic prophet, three men and women were killed by a Tunisian man with a knife at a church in Southern Nice. There are a series of incidents.
At a press conference, Foreign Minister Motegi said, "I am concerned that there are various conflicts over caricatures. For whatever reason, violence and vandalism cannot be justified. I categorically condemn them." Said.
He said, "It is important to promote mutual understanding through peaceful dialogue and respect for each other based on various values, cultures and beliefs," and take action to alleviate tensions among all parties. I asked.