The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, received today Mr. Zhang Qingli, Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese Political and Consultative Council.

The meeting exchanged views on the overall bilateral relations between the Republic of Macedonia and the People's Republic of China in the year that marks 25 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations.

The interlocutors expressed satisfaction with the exceptional progress achieved in the overall bilateral relations and concluded that there are huge potentials for further deepening of the cooperation, especially in the economic, cultural and educational field.

President Ivanov at the meeting pointed out that fostering long-standing friendship, strengthening and promoting a genuine partnership with the People's Republic of China is a permanent commitment of the Republic of Macedonia.

The Macedonian President reiterated the position of the Republic of Macedonia in support of the "One China" policy, as a basis for further deepening of the friendly relations between the two countries.

At the meeting, President Ivanov expressed satisfaction with the successful political dialogue within the process of cooperation between the People's Republic of China and the countries of Central and Eastern Europe in the 16 + 1 format, pointing out that the Republic of Macedonia has an active and constructive role in the process.

President Ivanov also pointed out the importance of strengthening the cooperation of both countries within the framework of the "One Belt, One Road" initiative, through implementation of concrete joint projects in the infrastructure and energy.