The League of Arab States has called for Switzerland to reconsider its decision on banning the construction of new minarets in the country.
"We wish the people of Switzerland would reconsider this mistaken decision, which risks fuelling racism in Europe," the Arab League's Arab Parliament said in a statement.
Switzerland voted at a national referendum on November 29 to ban the construction of new minarets, sparking worldwide protests among Muslims.
Despite government calls for the proposal to be rejected, 57.5% of voters and 22 out of 26 Swiss cantons backed a Swiss People's Party (SVP) initiative aimed at stopping the "Islamization of Switzerland."
MOSCOW, December 29 (RIA Novosti)
