By IANS/AKI,
Rome : Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi Friday condemned the controversial US film that has stoked protests across the Middle East, saying it was an “aggression” on Islam.
“The Egyptian people and the whole world reject these insults to the Prophet Mohammed. We cannot accept this type of aggression and attempt to sow discord,” Morsi said during a visit to Rome.
“Americans also reject these actions, President (Barack) Obama told me,” Morsi said.
“These irresponsible actions yield no good and draw attention away from real problems like the conflict in Syria, the Palestinian question and the lack of stability in the Middle East,” the Egyptian president added.
He made the remarks after a meeting with Italian President Giorgio Napolitano, who also condemned the film, “The Innocence of Muslims”.
Napolitano said: “These are despicable phenomena which offend any religion. Friendship towards the Arab world aimed at aiding its development and growth is a cornerstone of Italian foreign policy.”