27 October 2006

Belgium Foreign Minister criticises senators for supporting terrorism

Following a protest from Iran, Belgium's foreign minister Karel de Gucht, has condemned utterly the meeting between Belgian senators and Maryam Rajavi, leader of the Paris-based terrorist group the MKO.

Belgian news agency, BELGA, quoted de Gucht as saying such measures undermine Belgium's position in fight against terrorism.

Belgian foreign minister expressed regret over the meeting between Belgian officials and leader of the MKO terrorist group, saying Monafeghin group have carried out terrorist operations and have practiced torture in different parts of the world while they are on the US and EU terrorist list.

De Gucht added Belgium cannot permit the wastage of its diplomatic credit through gestures which do not serve the cause of democracy and undermines the consistency of Belgium's policy.

2 comments:

Zhale said...

Belgium's FM was very strong in his criticism of MKO, it's good to hear that not all Europeans support this terrorist group. Why hasn't France locked her up?

Babak said...

In actual fact, to his credit De Gucht has been very robust in his criticism of the Monafeghin, despite his opposition to Iran's Islamic Government.

The French position is curious; it would be tempting to suspect that the Rajavi is allowed to remain at liberty due to pressure from the United States. The French Government is said to be very concerned by the presence of the Monafeghin, yet whenever they have moved against it they have encountered difficulties from Washington and the Zionists.