The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, in the village of Skudrinje, the municipality of Mavrovo-Rostuse, attended the Iftar, on the eve of the Ramadan Bairam holiday.

"Ever since my election as president, I have established a practice to attend the Iftar every year. This year I am in the Reka region, with the local people living there. I am happy that today we visited most of the villages in this area. I wish you all the best. May you spend these days in harmony, unity and solidarity! Help all who need help!," President Ivanov said at the Iftar dinner.

In the presence of the Mayor of the Municipality of Mavrovo-Rostuse, Mr. Mukrem Mehmedi, and the Director of the National Park "Mavrovo", Mr. Oner Jakupovski, President Ivanov during the day visited the villages of Zirovnica, Velebrdo, Trebiste and Vrben and discussed the current situation in this region with the locals.

President Ivanov exchanged views with the municipal management and local population on the overall economic potential of the settlements in the municipality. It was commonly assessed that the National Park "Mavrovo" is a perspective for tourism development in this region.

At the same time, President Ivanov expressed his willingness to support initiatives and proposals aimed at further development of this region.

On this occasion, President Ivanov congratulated the residents of Zirovnica, Velebrdo, Trebiste and Skudrinje the holy month of Ramadan and, ahead of Ramadan Bairam, wished them good health and many successes.

In the village of Vrben, President Ivanov attended the final match of the local soccer tournament.