Turkish President Abdullah Gül said on Tuesday that “minaret referendum” held in Switzerland was contrary to fundamental rights and freedoms, reported Today’s Zaman
“This is a shame for the Swiss,” President Gül told reporters prior to his departure for Jordan on a formal visit.
NEWS.am reminds readers that over 57% of the participants in the referendum voted for the ban. Muslims constitute 4.5% of Switzerland’s population.
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