The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, in a telephone conversation with the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Mr. Abdel Fatah Al-Sisi, congratulated him on winning the presidential election, wishing him great success in the execution of the responsible office.

President Ivanov expressed confidence that the relations between the Republic of Macedonia and the Arab Republic of Egypt will continue to develop in the spirit of friendship, mutual understanding and respect.

In the telephone conversation, the Macedonian President expressed satisfaction with the excellent political dialogue with President Al-Sisi, saying that under his leadership, a new period of mutual partnership, trust and friendship between the two countries flourished.

The two presidents pledged to further enhance the overall bilateral relations by intensifying the cooperation in all spheres of mutual interest, especially in the fields of economy and trade, as well as in the sphere of security and intelligence.

President Ivanov expressed hope that Egypt, under the leadership of President Al-Sisi, will be a country-leader and guarantor of security, security and peace in the North African region in the future, too.

During the telephone conversation, the two presidents agreed to a return visit of President Al-Sisi to the Republic of Macedonia.