Iraq Pledges to Ensure Safety of Diplomatic Missions after Danish Embassy Staff Leaves Country
In a telephone conversation with his Danish counterpart, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein emphasized his country's commitment to ensuring the safety of diplomatic missions, following the recent departure of Danish embassy staff from Iraq.
The staff members left on Monday, the same day that a group of protesters in Denmark burned a copy of the Qur'an in front of the Iraqi embassy in Copenhagen.
The incident sparked outrage across the Muslim world, as a string of Qur'an burnings in other countries has triggered protests.
The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the Danish embassy staff had left the country, but did not provide any further details.
A spokesperson for the Danish foreign ministry said that the embassy in Baghdad had been closed for the summer holidays since July 22.
It is unclear whether the embassy staff left Iraq due to security concerns, or whether they were simply observing the holiday.
The incident in Copenhagen is the latest in a series of incidents that have strained relations between Western countries and the Muslim world.
In February, a Florida pastor burned a Qur'an, sparking protests in Afghanistan that left at least 21 people dead.
In March, a man in New York was arrested for planning to burn a Qur'an on the ninth anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
Iraq's Foreign Minister Hussein emphasized the importance of protecting diplomatic missions and ensuring their safety, as they play a crucial role in promoting understanding and cooperation between countries.
The Danish foreign ministry spokesperson said that the Danish government is committed to maintaining open and constructive dialogue with Iraq and other countries in the region, and to promoting mutual respect and understanding.
The incident sparked outrage across the Muslim world, as a string of Qur'an burnings in other countries has triggered protests.
The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the Danish embassy staff had left the country, but did not provide any further details.
A spokesperson for the Danish foreign ministry said that the embassy in Baghdad had been closed for the summer holidays since July 22.
It is unclear whether the embassy staff left Iraq due to security concerns, or whether they were simply observing the holiday.
The incident in Copenhagen is the latest in a series of incidents that have strained relations between Western countries and the Muslim world.
In February, a Florida pastor burned a Qur'an, sparking protests in Afghanistan that left at least 21 people dead.
In March, a man in New York was arrested for planning to burn a Qur'an on the ninth anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
Iraq's Foreign Minister Hussein emphasized the importance of protecting diplomatic missions and ensuring their safety, as they play a crucial role in promoting understanding and cooperation between countries.
The Danish foreign ministry spokesperson said that the Danish government is committed to maintaining open and constructive dialogue with Iraq and other countries in the region, and to promoting mutual respect and understanding.
