Qatar has expressed its strong dissatisfaction and denunciation of the repeated allowances of attacks on the Holy Qur’an in the Kingdom of Sweden, and the failure of the authorities there to stop these practices that express hatred and religious discrimination, despite the repeated condemnation of Arab and Islamic countries, the condemnation of the international community and the issuance of the Human Rights Council resolution condemning acts of religious hatred, it was reported today.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar announced that it summoned the Ambassador of Sweden, Gautam S. Bhattacharyya yesterday, and handed him a protest note that includes a request to the Swedish authorities to take all necessary measures to stop these disgraceful practices.

In this context, the ministry affirmed that allowing the repeated violations to the sanctity of the Holy Qur’an under the pretext of “freedom of expression” fuels hatred and violence, threatens the values of peaceful coexistence, and reveals abhorrent double standards.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the State of Qatar’s full support for tolerance and coexistence and its keenness to establish the principles of international peace and security through dialogue and understanding.

Source: Saudi Press Agency