The United Arab Emirates (UAE) rejected European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell\u2019s \u2018racist\u2019 statement on Monday, terming it \u201cinappropriate and discriminatory.\u201d
\nIn a statement issued by the UAE Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC), Borrell\u2019s remarks were characterized as \u2018racist\u2019, while it was also highlighted that comments like these \u2018worsen the climate of intolerance and discrimination’.
\nThe ministry summoned the acting head of the mission at the EU delegation to the UAE for an explanation and also demanded a written apology from Borrell over his \u2018hurtful\u2019 remarks.
\n\u201cBorrell\u2019s remarks are a disappointing development that comes at a time when all parties are aware of the importance of respect for other religions, cultures, and ethnic groups, as well as values such as pluralism, coexistence, and tolerance,\u201d the ministry\u2019s statement read.
\nBorrell came under fire after he compared Europe to a \u201cgarden\u201d last week while terming the rest of the world a \u201cjungle that could invade the garden\u201d.
\n“The gardeners should take care of the garden, but they will not protect the garden by building walls. A nice small garden surrounded by high walls in order to prevent the jungle from coming in is not going to be a solution,\u201d he said.
\n\u201cBecause the jungle has a strong growth capacity, and the wall will never be high enough. The gardeners have to go to the jungle. Europeans have to be much more engaged with the rest of the world. Otherwise, the rest of the world will invade us,” he added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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