The migrant and refugee crisis in Europe, as well as the developments in the Middle East and Northern Africa – these are the issues and challenges that will preoccupy is in the following years and decades - stated President Ivanov during his participation in the 7th High Level Meeting organized by the Nizami Ganjavi International Center – Initiative for Global Dialogue in a Multipolar World, held in the Senate of the Italian Republic.

According to the Macedonian President, the meeting was attended by a number of eminent guests, who discussed the reasons and consequences of the current situation in the abovementioned regions.

"In the presence of current and former presidents, ministers and experts on these issues, we discussed the possible future challenges, because this will preoccupy us in the years and decades to come. So far we have had different understandings and views, and this is part of the efforts of the Alliance of Civilizations to incite dialogue and discussion on all possible aspects of existing threats, as well as on all other issues that preoccupy the human civilization", said President Ivanov.

He stated that this is not only an issue of refugees in Europe, but a major movement of populations and peoples in almost all areas.

This, on the other hand, creates entirely different situations, underlined the Macedonian President – situations that were so far difficult to handle by the destination countries for migrants, trying to meet the demands of those who came to their countries due to the difficult conditions in their own homelands.
During the working visit of the Italian Republic and participation at the 7th High Level Meeting, President Ivanov was presented with a special recognition by the Nizami Ganjavi International Center for his support of their initiatives and his contribution in the area of interfaith dialogue.