“I cordially congratulate you and all Orthodox Christians in Russia on the Merry Christmas and wish you to spend it in good health, peace and prosperity.
May this happiest holiday of reconciliation and family harmony bring love and goodwill to all hearts, as well as happiness and success at home, ”says Vucic's congratulation.
He noted that Serbia and Russia “even in this time of uncertainty” showed closeness and strong friendship.
Vucic thanked Putin for supporting the interests of the Serbian people and the Serbian Orthodox Church in Kosovo and Metohija, as well as for his personal contribution to the completion of the decoration of the Church of St. Sava in Belgrade.
In addition, the President of Serbia sent a letter of congratulations to Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia.
Earlier, Putin congratulated Vucic on the upcoming New Year.