Congratulatory remarks came from Turkey and Erdogan for the courageous Macedonian people who wisely defended their identity, language and culture.
Macedonians boycotted the referendum, it was an expected and wise decision. In that way they made it clear that no one should play with their nation, identity, language and culture. Turkey remains a great friend of Macedonia and Macedonians said Erdogan in a congratulatory note given to the Turkish newspaper Hurriyet.
