FM: Operation of Monastery of Chora as Muslim mosque constitutes a provocation for the international community

“The Turkish authorities’ decision to begin the operation of the Monastery of Chora as a Muslim mosque constitutes a provocation for the international community as it distorts and affects its character as a UNESCO World Heritage Site belonging to humanity.The maintenance of monuments’ universal character and compliance with international standards for the protection of religious and cultural heritage is a clear international obligation binding on all States”, the Greek Foreign Ministry said in an announcement late Monday.