Citing security concerns, Rotterdam`s mayor had earlier said that Mr Cavusoglu could not campaign there to win support among expatriates for next month`s constitutional referendum.
Image copyright EPA Image caption Mevlut Cavusoglu warned Turkey would retaliate if his visit to Rotterdam were blockedTurkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says he will visit Rotterdam on Saturday, despite a Dutch ban on addressing a public rally in the city.
He warned Turkey would impose heavy sanctions if his visit were blocked.
Relations between Turkey and European countries have deteriorated since last July`s attempted coup in Turkey.
The Dutch and Austrian governments have also criticised the Turkish government`s drive to take its referendum campaign to Turks based in EU countries.
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