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  The Republic of Turkey has summoned Danny Annan, Danish ambassador to Turkey, over recent attacks on the holy Koran and the Turkish flag. On Friday, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said that Turkey condemned attacks on the Koran and the Turkish flag. It said in a statement, “This act is clear proof that Islamophobia, xenophobia, discrimination and racism have recently increased in Europe.” Last week, Patrioterne Gar Live, a Danish far-right group, burned a copy of the holy Koran and the Turkish flag. The group gathered outside the Turkish embassy in Copenhagen to burn a copy of the Koran. Subsequently, Turkey condemned the incident. Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Morocco and Pakistan also condemned the incident. While summoning Danny Annan, Turkey said that "we strongly condemn and protest this vile attack.” Turkey asked Denmark to take effective measures to prevent such incidents in the country. Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry said in a statement, “Saudi Arabia condemns and denoun...