Congratulation of Kazakh President on Christmas Day

Congratulation of Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev on the Christmas Day

Dear compatriots!

I congratulate orthodox Christians and all Kazakhstanis on great holiday - the Christmas Day!

All religions calling people for goods and mercy, compassion and love are equally respected in Kazakhstan. It is notable that Christmas Day and Kurban Ait are days off in our country.

The Christianity is one of the large confessions in Kazakhstan. The Russian Orthodoxy Church makes great contribution to strengthening of peace and accord in our society, development of the dialogue between the state and religious associations, takes active part in conduction of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions. All these deserve profound respect. Together with representatives of other confessions the orthodox clergy and the laity increase the wealth of Kazakhstan, improve the morality and tolerance in our society.

Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill will visit Kazakhstan in few days on my invitation. He will bless new cathedral in Astana. I am sure that this visit will be an outstanding event in the history of Kazakhstan.

The Christmas Day brings happiness into families of millions of people. This is the time of beneficence and mercy, sincere care for everyone who needs help. Let this holiday bring to Kazakhstanis the warm of love and friendship, the light of spirituality.

I congratulate everyone on the Christmas Day! I wish you, my dear compatriots, good health, peace and welfare!

Nursultan Nazarbayev