EU to continue talks with Organization of Islamic Cooperation after Quran burnings Incidents in Denmark, Sweden considered 'irresponsible acts' of individuals 'not EU policy,' says EU foreign affairs spokesman

(Anadolu) The European Union will continue talks with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to “promote tolerance and mutual respect” after a series of recent Quran burnings in northern countries of the bloc, an official said on Tuesday.

Speaking to reporters at a news briefing, spokesperson for foreign affairs Peter Stano confirmed that the EU Commission is “in regular contact” with the OIC.

He explained that officials from the commission and the OIC’s Brussels representation hold regular talks “to understand the next steps” after several incidents of Quran burning or desecration happened recently in Denmark and Sweden.

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