Dear citizens,

It is with great sadness that I received the news of the death of our director, writer and professor Ljubisha Georgiveski.

Although I do not have the appropriate words that can describe how grave the loss is, allow me to express my most sincere and deepest condolences to his family and to the whole Macedonian public in these sad moments. With the death of Ljubisha Georgievski we lost a great intellectual, artist and a patriot. Through his artistic work he left an indelible mark on the Macedonian theatre and film inaugurating himself as a creative and thoughtful bard of the Macedonian art and culture. There are more than 160 theatre plays and several motion pictures behind him, which withstood the criticism of time. Ljubisha Georgievski, with his lucidity, creative courage and human virtue was our pride and inspiration.

Throughout his exceptionally rich political and diplomatic career he responsibly and creatively played out his roles of President of the Assembly and Ambassador to Sofia and Belgrade where he vigorously defended the state interests of the Republic of Macedonia. As a member of my Council on Foreign Relations he provided wise advices and reflections on the key issues of the Republic of Macedonia.

Also, through his artistic and social engagements, Georgievski fought for the Macedonian cause remaining faithful to his values, opinions and beliefs until the end of his life.

We will be eternally thankful for everything he has done for the Republic of Macedonia and for the legacy he left behind, one that will remain a guide and a light for the future generations.

May he rest in peace, and eternal glory unto him.

Dr. Gjorge Ivanov