Türkiye stands against all kinds of discrimination: President Erdogan

WASHINGTON

Türkiye stands against all sorts of discrimination, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday as he marked Hanukkah, a Jewish festival that lasts eight days.

"The understanding of tolerance, which rejects all kinds of discrimination on the basis of language, belief and race, is one of the most valuable legacies left to us by our deep-rooted history and civilization.

"Today, when intolerance towards different beliefs and identities is increasing in various parts of the world, we attach great importance to protecting these values ​​by standing against all kinds of discrimination," Erdogan said in a statement.

The freedom of all the citizens to practice their beliefs will continue to be under the guarantee of Türkiye, he added.

The president also congratulated Jewish citizens, who are an "integral part of the society," and wished them well-being.