Ankara, Turkey - The head of the European Jewish Congress said Turkey has a key role in promoting tolerance and dialogue between the Jewish, Muslim and Christian faiths.
Moshe Kantor said Turkey represents a "moderate and tolerant Islam" which puts the country in position to help fight xenophobia, racism and anti-Semitism.
Kantor made the comments in an interview Tuesday after he met with Turkey's president, prime minister and foreign minister. He said he invited Turkey's leaders to participate in the newly formed European Council on Tolerance and Reconciliation.
Kantor said he was assured there is no state anti-Semitism in Turkey. He welcomed the Islamic-rooted government's effort to combat anti-Semitism within the public.