Turkish President issued a statement on the occasion of Passover: "Heartfelt greetings on the occasion of one of the most important religious holidays for Judaism" • On the Jews of Turkey: "Living together peacefully for centuries"
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
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Although Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is known as a man in whose time Ankara-Jerusalem relations have reached a low point, at the intra-Turkish level he is trying to make the distinction between disagreements with Israel and attitudes toward Jews.
He also has an excellent and long-standing relationship with senior members of the Jewish community, including the sage Bashi - Rabbi Yitzchak Haliva.
In the best of his tradition, Erdogan made sure to publish a greeting for Passover this year as well.
"I wish all our Jewish citizens heartfelt blessings on the occasion of Passover, one of the most important religious holidays in the Jewish faith," said the Turkish president, adding that "following the protection of the heritage of 'respect and patience for religious beliefs' we received from our ancient civilization, we attach great importance to worship and traditions. All members of the faith - after we have lived together in peace and tranquility for centuries. "
Cumhurbaşkanı @ RTErdogan'ın Hamursuz Bayramı mesajı: "Musevilik inancının en önemli dini bayramlarından Pesah vesilesiyle, Musevi vatandaşlarımızı en kalbi duygularımla tebrik ediyorum."
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- TC Cumhurbaşkanlığı (@tcbestepe) March 27, 2021
"The unity and solidarity we show towards all parts of our society are the most important promises for maintaining our peace and tranquility today and in the future," he said.
Erdogan concluded: "I congratulate all the Jews, and especially our Jewish citizens, on the occasion of Passover, and wish them a good life."
