The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, received the representatives of the Bosniak Cultural Community in the Republic of Macedonia on the occasion of the 28th of September - the International Day of Bosniaks.

At the meeting, opinions were exchanged on the overall position of the Bosniaks in the Republic of Macedonia, as well as the opportunities for promotion and affirmation of the language and culture of the Bosniak tradition.

President Ivanov stressed that the Republic of Macedonia protects the interests of all its citizens and is an example of respect and acceptance of all ethnic communities. At the same time, the President emphasized the shared responsibility for building loyalty to the Republic of Macedonia and contributing to building mutual trust in the society.

- On this occasion, I want to greet the exceptional contribution of the members of the Bosniak community in the economic, cultural and social life in the country. I assure you that in the future all state institutions, as well as every individual will remain committed to the further promotion of Bosniak culture and tradition, and in creating conditions for a better and more prosperous life for all our citizens, President Ivanov said at the meeting.

President Ivanov congratulated the International Day of the Bosnians as an expression of the deep and real respect that the Republic of Macedonia has for its citizens who are part of the Bosniak community