The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, delivered a speech on the occasion of the establishment of the Alumni Association of the "Engineering Ring" winners, which was held in the premises of the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy in Skopje.

President Ivanov said to the winners of the "Engineering Ring" award that the award implies responsibility to offer new solutions and wished the Alumni Association to be another entity that will provide a significant contribution to the overall life, because engineers are needed in all professions and fields.

"Being awarded with this recognition, you have taken the responsibility to offer solutions, to be creative and innovative and to contribute to this exciting world in which we live. Throughout life you will be faced with challenges and offering solutions, your solutions should be offered to your own country, the Republic of Macedonia, as well. We live in a world in which the absence of ideas and solutions is felt, we need new ideas, new solutions, open-minded people who will contribute to the overall life", President Ivanov said.

On the occasion of 55th anniversary of the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, President Ivanov was awarded with a token of appreciation.