France recalls envoy after Erdogan says Macron needs mental help

ReutersPublished: Oct 25, 2020 12:30 AM

France recalled its ambassador on Saturday after Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said his counterpart Emmanuel Macron needed mental help over his attitude towards Muslims.

“Outrage and insult are not a method,” Macron’s office said.

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