Skopje, 25 December 2023 (MIA) - Parliament Speaker Talat Xhaferi has congratulated Christmas to all Catholic believers that observe the Gregorian calendar, saying amid a year of difficult and sad news coming from all sides of the globe, people need a ray of hope and positivity in their life.

Speaker Xhaferi says the power of Christmas is to bring families, neighbors and friends closer, and an opportunity to bring the best out of everybody.

"We are too insignificant and weak to have an impact as individuals but we are stronger together. Therefore, let's share words of hope and faith for a better tomorrow, even when this seems hopeless. A word, a smile, an extended hand of support and empathy is all it takes sometimes," says Xhaferi.

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