Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney has sent best wishes to the organisers of Foyle Pride festival taking place in Derry.
Highlight of the nine-day event will be the festival parade, taking place this Saturday, in which Sinn Fein will be taking part.
Mr McCartney said: "I would like to wish the organisers of Foyle Pride every success for their annual event.
“Foyle Pride week helps us celebrate diversity in Derry with the understanding that it is our differences which make us extraordinary and seek out those who are on the fringes and to take practical, concrete steps to ensure their inclusion in society.
“In Derry we need to be communicating the message of mutual respect; to appreciate others for what they are, for how they are different and to respect them for such.”
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