The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the first ASNOM session, hosted today a reception for the National Liberation Struggle Veterans.

On the eve of our greatest holiday Ilinden, the Macedonian President expressed gratitude to the veterans of the National and anti-fascist struggle, emphasizing their critical role in achieving the dream of many generations. "We are here today thanks to you and your struggle to free Macedonia", said President Ivanov, adding that we should be proud of everything done by the generations before us, leaving us the vow to respect freedom, to protect the country and to leave it to our descendants even more developed and prosperous.

On behalf of the Association of Veterans, Dr. Trajko Stamatovski, expressed gratitude to the Macedonian President for the honor and his support, saying that the deeds of the National Liberation Struggle fighters, their perseverance and sacrifice must not be forgotten.