WASHINGTON: Apple CEO Tim Cook also came in support of Muslims and criticized US President Donald Trump’s executive order on travel ban.

During a speech at a Scottish university, where he was honored with an honorary doctorate, Cook said that the travel ban on seven Muslim-majority countries was ‘unnecessary act’.

“In my conversations with officials here in Washington this week, I’ve made it clear that Apple believes deeply in the importance of immigration — both to our company and to our nation’s future. Apple would not exist without immigration, let alone thrive and innovate the way we do,” Cook told participants.

“I’ve heard from many of you who are deeply concerned about the executive order issued yesterday restricting immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries. I share your concerns. It is not a policy we support.”

He also maintained that Apple will provide every legal support to its employees.

“There are employees at Apple who are directly affected by the immigration order. Our HR, Legal and Security teams are in contact with them, and Apple will do everything we can to support them. We’re providing resources on AppleWeb for anyone with questions or concerns about immigration policies. And we have reached out to the White House to explain the negative effect on our coworkers and our company.”

“Apple is open. Open to everyone, no matter where they come from, which language they speak, who they love or how they worship. Our employees represent the finest talent in the world, and our team hails from every corner of the globe.

“In the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, “We may have all come on different ships, but we are in the same boat now”.”