Turkey’s Erdogan says Macron needs ‘mental treatment’ over his policies toward Muslims
- “What is the problem of this person called Macron with Muslims and Islam? Macron needs treatment on a mental level,” Turkish President says
- Macron’s comments on ‘Islamist separatism’ in France has angered Ankara
“What is the problem of this person called Macron with Muslims and Islam? Macron needs treatment on a mental level,” Erdogan said in a speech at a provincial congress of his AK Party in the central Turkish city of Kayseri.
“What else can be said to a head of state who does not understand freedom of belief and who behaves in this way to millions of people living in his country who are members of a different faith?” Erdogan added.
The Turkish president said on October 6 after Macron’s initial comments on “Islamist separatism”, that the remarks were “a clear provocation” and showed the French leader’s “impertinence”.
Erdogan and Macron discussed their disagreements in a phone call last month and agreed to improve ties and keep communication channels open.