2003 Press Releases

President George Bush Sends Oraza Bairam Greetings to Turkmen People

Nov. 19, 2003

President of the United States George W. Bush extends greetings to the people of Turkmenistan on the occasion of Oraza Bairam. U.S. Ambassador to Turkmenistan Tracey Ann Jacobson and the Embassy of the United States in Turkmenistan also extend warmest wishes to the Turkmen people.

Text of President Bush's statement:

On behalf of the American people, I extend my best wishes on the occasion of Oraza Bairam. This is an important holiday for Muslims around the globe, and we wish all the best to the Turkmen people, both Muslims and non-Muslims. May the friendship between our peoples continue to grow in the next year.