Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu Quotations

The new UN resolution should prohibit defamation of all prophets and faiths.

The publication of the drawings cannot be considered freedom of speech.

The US, in fact, is to blame for this gap as the Muslim world cannot tolerate its double standards.

There is a strong will to cooperate. We agreed that we should take all measures on different levels including at the UN to guarantee that these acts will not be repeated.

We fully uphold the right of free speech. But we understand the deep hurt and widespread indignation felt in the Muslim world.

We do not have the luxury of blaming others for our own problems. It is high time we addressed our national and regional problems with courage, sincerity and openness.

The future of humanity depends on this part of the world. What is going on in the Islamic world has dire consequences elsewhere.

We need the same protection from European law.

I have proposed many ideas, legislative measures to be taken by the European Union.