Turkish FM conveys concerns to Brazil on Jerusalem move

By Umar Farooq

WASHINGTON (AA) - Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on Wednesday shared concerns with his Brazilian counterpart, Ernesto Araujo, about that country’s possible decision to move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

"Discussed bilateral relations & international developments w/FM Ernesto Araujo of #Brazil. Conveyed our concerns on the possible transfer of the Brazilian Embassy to #Jerusalem," Cavusoglu said in a tweet.

Cavusolgu arrived in Washington on Tuesday to attend a meeting of foreign ministers a part of the global coalition to defeat Daesh.

In November, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro announced he intended to move the embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, following the U.S., which had done so earlier in the year.

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) responded to the announcement, denouncing the move as "illegal".

"The declaration was a flagrant violation of international law and of all relevant UN resolutions," said the OIC.

Guatemala followed in the footsteps of the U.S, and Honduras is considering the move.