(ANSA) - ISLAMABAD, OCTOBER 26 - Pakistan has summoned the French ambassador to Islamabad, MarcBarety, to the Foreign Ministry to "present the strongest protest" against the "publication of blasphemous drawings" and the subsequent declarations of President Emmanuel Macron. This was reported in a statement. In the morning, the foreign minister, Shah MahmoodQureshi, said that "Macron's irresponsible words have fueled the fire", adding that "no one has the right to hurt the feelings of millions of Muslims with the pretext of freedom of expression". Yesterday, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan accused Macron of encouraging Islamophobia. (HANDLE).
Pakistan summons French ambassador, Macron protest
2020-10-26T15:36:21.172Z
Pakistan has summoned the French ambassador to Islamabad, Marc Barety, to the foreign ministry to "present the strongest protest" against the "publication of blasphemous drawings" and subsequent statements by President Emmanuel Macron. (HANDLE)
