The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, sent a congratulation note to the members of the Bosniak community in the Republic of Macedonia on the occasion of September 28, the International Day of Bosniaks.

Dear fellow citizens,

Let me congratulate you September 28, the International Day of Bosniaks, and wish you good health, success and well-being.

The celebration of September 28, the International Day of Bosniaks is a symbol of deep respect that the Republic of Macedonia has towards all its citizens.

Self-identification is a basic, guaranteed and irrevocable human right that is the pillar on which our common state is based.

Fostering cultural diversity and traditions is embedded in the code of the Republic of Macedonia. The principles of mutual respect, unity and understanding are values ​​that we all share and thanks to them we are successfully building a future that we want for ourselves and our children.

The Bosniak community provides a huge cultural and economic contribution to the development of a democratic, developed and modern Republic of Macedonia.

By conveying once again congratulations on the occasion of the International Day of Bosniaks, I wish you a pleasant holiday.

Many happy returns to this great holiday.

Dr. Gjorge Ivanov