The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, met today with representatives of the Economic Chamber of Macedonia and Turkey - MATTO, led by its Chairman, Mr.Tuna Eyup Kahveci.

During the meeting, they exchanged views on the benefits of the Turkish companies investing in the Republic of Macedonia, on the opportunity for joint operations of Macedonian and Turkish companies in third markets, and on the strengthening of the economic cooperation between the Republic of Macedonia and the Republic of Turkey through specific investment and increased trade exchange.

President Ivanov welcomed the efforts to strengthen the business ties between the two countries, as well as the success so far realized in investment and economic cooperation, adding that it is all in the interest of promoting the cooperation between the two friendly countries. In this context, President Ivanov reaffirmed his commitment to further support and encourage future MATTO activities in the Republic of Macedonia.

Congratulating them the religious holiday of Ramadan, President Ivanov said that he highly appreciates the contribution of all ethnic communities in our cultural and social progress, hoping that the members of the Turkish community in the Republic of Macedonia will continue to cherish the Turkish tradition in the future and contribute with its rich culture to a prosperous future and well-being of all citizens of the Republic of Macedonia.

Mr. Tuna Eyup Kahveci and the MATTO representatives, thanked for the meeting with President Ivanov, expressed satisfaction with the opportunity to present the implemented and the current activities and the plans for the future, noting that they especially appreciate the continued support and personal commitment of President Ivanov for their successful implementation. As noted by the MATTO leadership, the meeting with President Ivanov is also a proof of the friendship between the two countries, as well as a confirmation of the readiness of the institutions in the Republic of Macedonia for further cooperation with the Chamber.

The Economic Chamber of Macedonia-Turkey - MATTO, is founded in 2008 and counts 88 member companies from the Republic of Macedonia and the Republic of Turkey. One of the main goals of the Chamber is to efficiently manage the market conditions, successfully include the Macedonian and Turkish market and encourage the development of entrepreneurship among its members, in order to improve the results of the operations and organization of the members of this Chamber.

The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, attended in Sarajevo the concert of the Vienna Philharmonic, which was part of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the World War I.

The event, which President Ivanov attended at the invitation of the Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Bakir Izetbegovic, and the Mayor of the City of Sarajevo, Mr. Ivo Komsic, was attended by the Presidents of the Republic of Austria, Mr. Heinz Fischer, the Republic of Croatia, Mr. Ivo Josipovic, and Montenegro, Mr. Filip Vujanovic.

The event aims to send a message of peace and prosperity, tolerance, coexistence and respect for others.

At the informal meetings President Ivanov held with his counterparts they exchanged views on the current situation in the region, on the European and Euro-Atlantic perspective of the region, as well as on the upcoming meeting of the Brdo process leaders, which is to take place in mid July in Dubrovnik, the Republic of Croatia.

The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, received today this year's laureates of the traditional poetry festival "Celebrate the Lindens" and a delegation of the Association of Writers of Macedonia.

President Ivanov congratulated the award "Literary Scepter" to this year's laureates, the Bosnian poet, writer and screenwriter, Abdulah Sidran, and to the Macedonian poet, Branko Cvetkoski, in recognition of their overall poetic activity.

The Macedonian President expressed expectation that the international poetry festival, which is a bridge connecting the Macedonian and the international literary creation and linking the poets from all meridians, will be successfully organized in future, too.

The event promoting poetry and literature, "Celebrate the Lindens" is organized by the Association of Writers of Macedonia, under the auspices of the City of Skopje.

The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, received today a delegation of the international organization "Global Connections" - Global Board of Educators.

Expressing their gratitude for the reception, the Global Connections delegation informed President Ivanov on their organization which represents schools from different countries around the world, as well as their activities and plans.

They reiterated that their aim is by organizing seminars to provide national, regional and global opportunities for cooperation programs and discussions on primary and secondary school curricula, as well as for cross-cultural projects, experimental education and exchange of academic staff and students.

At the meeting, President Ivanov wished them successful seminar and a pleasant stay in the Republic of Macedonia.

This year's, the 16th seminar in a row, is held in the Republic of Macedonia, the Hellenic Republic and the Republic of Cyprus, under the motto: Education for Peace - Great Teaching - Educators for Peace.

The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, met today with the President of the Government of the Republic of Macedonia, Nikola Gruevski.

At the meeting, President Ivanov congratulated Prime Minister Gruevski on the election of the new composition of the Government of the Republic of Macedonia, and wished him success.

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