Minister Ersoy addresses 1st Muslim Diaspora Forum in Turkey

Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy addressed the 1st Muslim Diaspora Forum for Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Turkey. During his speech, Ersoy emphasized that language and culture serve as the most potent tools against Islamophobia.

Ersoy highlighted the significant soft power potential of Muslim diasporas worldwide. He noted that these communities act as vital contributors to their host nations, impacting fields ranging from science and art to entrepreneurship and public service. The forum, themed ‘From Roots to Horizons,’ aimed to explore how these global networks can transform their cultural and historical wealth into a force for the common future of humanity.