The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, received today in a farewell meeting the Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria to the Republic of Macedonia, H.E. Mr. Ivan Velikov Petkov.

At the meeting, the two interlocutors exchanged views on the overall bilateral relations between the Republic of Macedonia and the Republic of Bulgaria. President Ivanov stressed the interest of the Republic of Macedonia for further improvement of the overall relations and political dialogue with the Republic of Bulgaria.

President Ivanov voiced expectation that the Republic of Bulgaria will continue to be a strong supporter and partner of the Macedonian integration in the European Union and NATO.

President Ivanov thanked Ambassador Petkov for his overall engagement and personal contribution to the promotion of the relations between the Republic of Macedonia and the Republic of Bulgaria, and wished him success in his further engagements.