First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Ivica Dacic congratulated all the people of Serbia celebrating Christmas according to the Gregorian calendar.

"On behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and on my own behalf, I have the pleasure to extend Christmas greetings, on the occasion of the merriest Christian holiday, and may this biggest holiday bring you good health, love and hope.

I wish you to celebrate it in peace, tranquillity and joy amongst your loved ones, and let it forge the lasting and supreme human values – spiritual development, respect, understanding and acceptance of differences, that will help us master together the challenges of our community, in the times to come."