İlber Ortaylı: 'We did not discuss anything regarding migrants with Ms. Meloni'

Prof. Dr. İlber Ortaylı, whose remarks following his tour of the Grand Bazaar with Italian Prime Minister Meloni became a trending topic on social media, stated, "That day, during the Grand Bazaar tour, we did not discuss anything regarding migrants with Italian Prime Minister Ms. Meloni."

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İlber Ortaylı: 'We did not discuss anything regarding migrants with Ms. Meloni'

The claim that African migrants were discussed during the meeting between President Erdoğan and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has caused a stir in public opinion.

It had been alleged that Prof. Dr. İlber Ortaylı, who accompanied Meloni during her Istanbul visit, had said that there was an intention to bring African migrants to Turkey.

'IT IS INCOMPREHENSIBLE'

Ortaylı reacted to the deliberate reports by saying, "We did not discuss migrants or politics with Prime Minister Meloni. What is being said on social media is incomprehensible."

'WHERE DID THIS TOPIC COME FROM?'

Prof. Dr. İlber Ortaylı said the following regarding his meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, whom he also accompanied on a tour of the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul:

"What is being said and spread on social media is incomprehensible. That day, during the Grand Bazaar tour, we did not discuss anything regarding migrants with Italian Prime Minister Ms. Meloni. No such words as 'The Africans we have will come to you, be prepared' were spoken." Where did this topic come from in Turkey? Some expressions in the foreign press are being relayed. It is frightening that these have such an impact in Turkey. Information is being spread and used without verification."

News Source: 12punto