Uruguayan Minister of Foreign Relations Francisco Bustillo has condemned Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu's Turkish nationalist gesture he had shown to Armenians in Montevideo, El Pais reports.

Bustillo stated at the event dedicated to the anniversary of the Armenian Genocide that Uruguay is a country that respects memory, seeks peace, and is a country of the future.

"Our country is a country that prefers reconciliation in the event of confrontations. We preach mutual understanding, tolerance, and hope that those who visit this country—where peace and tolerance are preached—will do the same. I reject and condemn any insulting behavior or gesture that assumes physical or moral violence," said Uruguay's foreign minister, referring to the aforesaid nationalist gesture made by his Turkish counterpart.