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Foreign Secretary's Passover message

Foreign Secretary sends warmest wishes to Jewish communities ahead of the festival of Passover.

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and The Rt Hon Philip Hammond
• Published: 1 April 2015

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

The Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said:

I would like to send my warmest wishes to Jewish communities in both the UK and around the world, as they prepare to celebrate the festival of Passover. Passover is a joyous occasion on which Jewish families come together to celebrate freedom.

Wishing you all a peaceful and happy holiday. Hag Pesach Sameach.

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Published 1 April 2015