Türkiye summons Swiss ambassador over provocative actions against Erdoğan
In response to a provocative demonstration targeting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Zurich, the Swiss Ambassador to Ankara, Jean Daniel Ruch, was summoned to the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Turkish authorities expressed their concerns and dissatisfaction over the incident during the meeting with Ambassador Ruch.
During the diplomatic encounter, Mehmet Kemal Bozay, Deputy Minister and Ambassador for EU Affairs, conveyed a strong message on behalf of Turkey, emphasizing that such provocative actions against President Erdoğan are completely unacceptable.
The Turkish authorities stressed the importance of conducting a prompt investigation to identify the individuals responsible for burning a model and displaying a banner. They called for appropriate actions to be taken in response.
This diplomatic summoning serves as a testament to Turkey's firm stance against disrespectful acts towards its leaders and its commitment to upholding diplomatic norms. It highlights the country's determination to address incidents of this nature promptly and effectively.
The Turkish government expects that measures will be implemented to address the incident adequately and to prevent the recurrence of similar provocative acts in the future. (ILKHA)