07.12.2017 Ankara

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu has responded to the USA’s decision taken for Kudus. Within his statement, Hisarcıklıoğlu gave coverage to following remarks:

“The decision by President of USA for recognising Kudus as the capital of Israel is an irresponsible misstep taken against the historical status of Kudus.

This decision is major blow delivered to the resolution of Palestine question and Middle East peace process.

This attitude which offends against obligatory resolutions by United Nations for status of Kudus is also a clear violation of law and diplomacy.

Kudus, being sacred for Muslims, Christians and Jewish is an extremely delicate matter which cannot tolerate any politics upon.

The first kiblah for Muslims Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa and Kudus is the red line for 1.5 billion of Islam population. This irresponsible step is a disrespectful attitude and a clear provocation against Islam world.

We fiercely condemn this decision which serves no purpose other than creating ground of conflict in Middle East and sacrificing the region blindly. 

We invite entire business world to be responsive to this matter of humanity.”