Congratulating the New Year, President Ivanov, on his behalf and on behalf of all citizens of the Republic of Macedonia, expressed gratitude to the members of ARM for what they do for the defense and peace in the country. He extended congratulations to all the soldiers of ARM who are in peacekeeping missions in other countries.

The desire of all soldiers and officers is finally this year the Republic of Macedonia to get what it deserves - to become a member of NATO, President Ivanov said.

President Ivanov received a report by the competent officers in charge of his security, and afterwards the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces discovered the stone plaque dedicated to the army unit “wolves” where they will give oath in the future.

The President of the Republic of Macedonia and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, was accompanied by the Defense Minister, Zoran Jolevski, and the Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Goranco Kotevski.