The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, assessed that the participation of all political parties in the forthcoming early parliamentary elections, scheduled for June 5th, is positive for the state. The President, in the statement after he visited Kochani and Makedonska Kamenica, added that he expects the elections to be organized and conducted in the best possible manner and condemned all announcements for obstructions and violence.
- I am glad that all political parties have accepted to run in the elections. This is in favor of both democracy and citizens, being given the right to make their own choice. We expect for the elections to be conducted in the best possible manner, as appropriate for a 20-year-old democracy. All announcements for intimidation, obstructions and violence should be condemned. Therefore, I call on all citizens of Macedonia to contribute to this election process so that they are organized in the best possible manner, since this is one of the prerequisites for EU positive report on the country – President Ivanov stated today.
Responding to a journalist’s question, the President indicated that he expected the decision for participation in the elections to be made even during the leaders’ meetings.
Commenting the information that the Cabinet of the former President Branko Crvenkovski paid over EUR 530,000 to a communication management company “Pristop MK” for the organization of 2008 Ohrid Heads of States Summit, Ivanov said that the relevant institutions should act in line with their authorities.
During his visit to Kamenica, President Ivanov planted a tree in the mine Sasa, thus supported the mass action Tree Day.