"TURKEY: CASINI, IT'S A STRONGHOLD AGAINST FUNDAMENTALISM
(AGI) - Rome, Jan. 26 - 'I must praise the role of Turkey as a stronghold against Islamic fundamentalism. Its lay institutions will hold off the spread of Islamic extremism', said Speaker of the Lower House Pier Ferdinando Casini. Speaking on the sidelines of the signing of a cooperation protocol between Italian and Turkish parliaments, attended by Turkish Parliament Speaker Bulent Arinc, Mr Casini said that 'visitors travelling to Turkey will see many mosques. Those coming to Italy will see many churches. Let's not deny that our roots and traditions are different. However', he concluded, 'the future of mankind lies in better dialogue between religions. It is important to communicate and come to a mutual understanding despite existing differences'."
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