Ban stresses cultural tolerance at meeting with representatives of Islamic countries

5 April 2011 – The recent burning of a copy of the Koran in the United States and similar actions anywhere else contradict the efforts of the United Nations to promote tolerance, intercultural understanding and mutual respect between cultures and religions, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today. -- Ban stresses cultural tolerance at meeting with representatives of Islamic countries --- OIC Secretary General condemns the killing of UN Staff members during protests in Mazar-i- Sharif .