The official reason given was the PM's heavy schedule in New York
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America
The groups called on Elpidophoros to refrain from participating in further whitewashing efforts by the Erdogan regime
He said he did not know Tatar would be present at the event
He is among a list of religious leaders to speak
The Archbishop expressed his grief about the matter
The Archbishop said the meeting took place in a cordial atmosphere