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Amsterdam: The Dutch foreign minister met ambassadors from Muslim countries on Monday in a bid to calm Muslim anger over a film critical of the Quran.
Geert Wilder’s film prompted condemnation from Muslims, although reactions have been restrained compared to the violence in 2006 over cartoons of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).
"I am pleased with the muted reactions that we have received so far from the Muslim world," Foreign Minister Maxime Verhagen said in a statement. "But the rhetoric in some countries shows that we need to remain alert."
Verhagen said he had told the ambassadors from 26 countries including Iran and Indonesia that the film in no way reflected the views of the Dutch government.
He called on diplomats to make sure that Dutch interests abroad were protected.
In Indonesia, dozens of members of a hardline Muslim group protested outside the Dutch embassy on Monday, calling for the death of Wilders.
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