The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov today received representatives of the Association of veterans of NOAVM on the occasion of October 11th – the Day of the armed uprising in the Republic of Macedonia.

At the meeting, the importance of this holiday, which is a cornerstone in the history of our country, was discussed.

President Ivanov, congratulating the representatives of the Association of veterans of NOAVM the great holiday, stressed the importance that we should always remember the genuine ideas contained in the Human Rights Declaration, which was adopted at the ASNOM Assembly. With those provisions, Macedonia has shown that it belongs to the community of free, sovereign and democratic countries and that our membership in NATO and the EU will be the crown on the long road of our nation, President Ivanov stressed.

Expressing gratitude for the meeting, the representatives of the Association of veterans of NOAVM stated that the October 11 celebration is yet another opportunity to remember and thank all the heroes who, without hesitation, gave their lives for the citizens of the Republic of Macedonia so that they can live today freely and build their future and prosperity.

The interlocutors also noted that October 11 should be an incentive for current and future generations to continue on the same path, building the Republic of Macedonia as an equal member of the big global family of nations and peoples, as a country in which there is security, solidarity, justice and good interpersonal relations.