Prime Minister Masrour Barzani's Christmas message

At homes and at more than 120 churches across the Kurdistan Region, Christians will come together today to celebrate Christmas.

Today is the perfect moment to reflect on the contributions of the Christian community in our society. It is also a time to honour those serving in the Peshmerga and security services: they provide security and safety to those of all faiths and backgrounds, and help give certainty to the many displaced people who have fled persecution and come to our region in need of shelter.

I am especially proud that the Kurdistani peoples welcomed these families at their greatest moment of need. That’s the spirit that I hope you will continue to embrace — today and everyday.

Merry Christmas.