ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has lauded Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for his "blatant condemnation" of Islamophobia.
I welcome Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau's unequivocal condemnation of #Islamophobia & his plan to appoint a Special Representative to combat this contemporary scourge. His timely call to action resonates with what I have long argued. Let us join hands to put an end to this menace
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) January 30, 2022
In a statement released on Twitter, PM Imran Khan welcomed Trudeau's plan to appoint a special representative to tackle Islamophobia, which he termed as a "contemporary curse".
"His [Trudeau] call for timely action is in line with my longstanding argument," the prime minister wrote, urging the international community to make efforts to end the growing menace of Islamophobia.
PM Imran wrote, "Let us join hands to eliminate this menace."
Islamophobia is unacceptable: Justin Trudeau
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Saturday that Islamophobia is not acceptable at any cost and vowed to make his country safe for Muslims.
Canada's prime minister wrote on Twitter: "Islamophobia is unacceptable. Full stop. We need to end this hatred and make our communities safer for Muslim Canadians. To help with this, we will create a special program to combat Islamophobia." intends to appoint a representative.
Islamophobia is unacceptable. Full stop. We need to put an end to this hate and make our communities safer for Muslim Canadians. To help with that, we intend to appoint a Special Representative on combatting Islamophobia. More details here: https://t.co/sEiOYlLRaw
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) January 29, 2022
On Saturday, Canada's Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, Ahmed Hussein, highlighted the federal government's intention to appoint a special representative to combat Islamophobia, saying that "the appointment is a reworking of Canada's anti-racism strategy." will be part of the Government of Canada," a statement issued by the Government of Canada.
Last year, the Canadian government announced its intention to make January 29 a national day to commemorate the Quebec City mosque attack and action against Islamophobia.
"This year, on the eve of the five-year anniversary of this act of terror, the Government of Canada stands with and supports Muslim communities across Canada and calls for action to condemn and combat Islamophobia and hate-filled violence." reaffirms its commitment." The statement said.
Islamophobia is a concrete and daily reality for Muslim communities in Canada and around the world, adding that "as we honor victims, we must remember that there is a need to combat discrimination and continue to build a more inclusive Canada." We have a responsibility."
This is why the federal government held a virtual national summit on Islamophobia in July 2021. The appointment of the Special Representative is one of the recommendations put forward during the summit and the government's ongoing work through Canada's anti-racism strategy. Will be an extra step in the fight against Islamophobia in all its forms."