国际英语资讯:U.S. Western allies reject Trumps travel ban_时事

国际英语资讯:U.S. Western allies reject Trumps travel ban

"The essential and also resolute fight against terrorism in no way justifies general suspicion against people of a specific faith, in this case people of the Muslim faith or people of a certain background," she said.

"This approach, in my view, contradicts the basic tenets of international aid to refugees and international cooperation," the chancellor said.

Trump's entry ban was also rejected by French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault, who emphasized that "welcoming refugees who are fleeing war is part of our duty."

French President Francois Hollande on Saturday warned Trump about the economic and political consequences of a protectionist approach, urging him to respect the principle of accepting refugees.

In a telephone conversation, Hollande said that "faced with an unstable and uncertain world, withdrawal into oneself is a dead-end response."

Moreover, the Dutch government declared late Sunday it rejects the Trump order and asked the United States for clarification.

Dutch Foreign Minister Bert Koenders issued a joint statement with his German counterpart, Sigmar Gabriel, saying that the two countries' embassies in Washington "are urgently examining the consequences of the U.S. executive order for our citizens and residents with a double nationality."

"We are determined to protect the rights of our citizens and residents, and will discuss swiftly within the European Union (EU) the necessary steps," the statement said.