Christmas Message

Following is the message President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued for Christian citizens on Christmas:

“I sincerely congratulate our Christian citizens on Christmas.

As members of an ancient tradition grounded in respect for thoughts, faiths and fundamental human rights, we, today as well, regard the co-existence of different religions and cultures in our geography as a valuable asset.

Congratulating the entire Christian world, first and foremost our Christian citizens, on Christmas, I wish them peace, happiness and wellbeing.”