The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, sent a congratulation message to Mr. Jens Stoltenberg on the occasion of assuming the post of Secretary General of NATO.

Your Excellency,

It gives me great honor and pleasure to congratulate you on your assuming the post of NATO Secretary General and extend best wishes for a successful execution of this responsible mission.

Respected Mr. Stoltenberg, it is clear that you take up this responsible post at a time of serious challenges for the Alliance and for the international community in general. I want to assure you that in the Republic of Macedonia and in me personally, you always have a trusted partner and you can always count on our support in the execution of your duty. The Republic of Macedonia is determined and resolute in meeting the established strategic goal - membership in NATO. The Republic of Macedonia has long ago met all criteria for membership in the Alliance and is waiting too long to take the place it deserves. The Republic of Macedonia is faced with a blockade in its membership into the Alliance, and this blockade is illegal. Our arguments for removal of the illegal membership blockade, our demands and expectations are based on what actually is necessity of today, a necessity that will guide us towards a more reliable and predictable world. And that is respect for international law, respect for international agreements and obligations arising thereof, as well as respect for the judgments of the International Court of Justice. Republic of Macedonia's membership in NATO is not only a benefit for us, but also for the Alliance and for our region. I sincerely hope that as Secretary General of the Alliance you will provide your personal contribution and will be engaged in removing the blockage we are facing.

Looking forward to a close and open cooperation in the coming period, please accept the cordial greetings from the Republic of Macedonia and the assurances of my highest consideration.

Dr. Gjorge Ivanov

The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, on the occasion of National Holiday of People's Republic of China, sent a congratulation note to the President of the People's Republic of China, H.E. Mr. Xi Jinping.

Esteemed Mr. President,

It gives me great honor and special pleasure, on my personal behalf and on behalf of the citizens of the Republic of Macedonia, to congratulate you the National Day of the People's Republic of China, with best wishes for your country to continue to develop on the path to prosperity, stability, peace and welfare, and to continue, as before, to provide valuable contribution to the overall peace and prosperity in the world.

Allow me, on this solemn occasion, to express our sincere willingness and commitment to continue to nurture the sincere friendship and excellent relations between the Republic of Macedonia and the People's Republic of China, being adorned by mutual trust and understanding.

Esteemed Mr. President, I would like to renew my personal gratitude and the gratitude of the citizens of the Republic of Macedonia for the consistent and continuous support and assistance from the People's Republic of China. Hence, I would like to convey our firm commitment for the relations between our two friendly countries to be marked by positive development and increased momentum in building friendship and partnership in the future.

With best wishes for your continued success, good health and personal happiness, please accept the assurances of my highest consideration.

Dr. Gjorge Ivanov

Today, 30.09.2014, Tuesday, the Cabinet of the President of the Republic of Macedonia convened the constitutional session of the Security Council of the Republic of Macedonia.

At the session, the Security Council defined the activities related to the issues of security and defense of the Republic for the coming period in order to provide adequate proposals to the Parliament and the Government, as well as opinions on specific norms in the field of security and defense adopted by the Head of State under the Constitution and the laws.

The Security Council concluded that the national security system subjects successfully implement the duties within the scope of their competences, that they operate at the highest possible level and that there is coordination and cooperation among the stakeholders in order to further strengthen the national security facilities

The Security Council also concluded at the session that the national security system subjects need to strengthen their activities for the purpose of providing timely warning of possible threats and risks to the national security and to improve and develop the system for early warning, prevention and countermeasures for possible threats and risks.

The members of the Security Council exchanged information and views on the latest developments in Syria and Iraq and their impact in our region and in the Republic of Macedonia in particular. Special emphasis was put on the presence and recruitment of citizens from our region, including the Republic of Macedonia in those crises regions.

The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, on the occasion of September 28, the International Day of Bosniaks, sent a congratulation message to the members of the Bosniak community in the Republic of Macedonia.

Respected fellow citizens,

On my personal behalf and on behalf of all citizens of the Republic of Macedonia, I would like to congratulate you most cordially September 28, the International Day of Bosniaks, wishing you a positive mood and good health during the holiday.

Our common homeland, the Republic of Macedonia, has set as a highest priority fostering diverse cultural specificities and traditions and there is a place for every community in it. In our rich and unique multicultural mosaic, indelible is the existence of the Bosniak community which, with its tradition and culture, enriches our everyday life and diversity.

Allow me, once again, on the day of Bosniaks, to confirm that as a country, we remain committed to the development and promotion of the Bosniak culture and tradition, with a firm determination for their further promotion, nurturing and protection.

The Bosniaks, as well as the other ethnic communities, daily and unconditionally, give their contribution in all spheres of life in the Republic of Macedonia that contributes to the economic growth and prosperity of the state. We must jointly continue to build harmony, prosperity and well-being for us and for our followers.

Congratulations on your holiday!

Dr. Gjorge Ivanov

The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, on the occasion of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, sent a congratulation message to Ms. Berta Romano Nikolic, Head of the Jewish community in the Republic of Macedonia, and to the members of the Jewish community in the Republic of Macedonia.

Respected Ms. Nikolic,

It is my honor and pleasure to extend my sincere congratulations to you and to all members of the Jewish community in the Republic of Macedonia on the occasion of Rosh Hashanah.

Celebrating the Jewish New Year in the coming days, I wish you a year of happiness, prosperity and mutual respect. Respecting cultural and religious differences, we further build our country jointly.

Celebrating the year that follows, according to the Jewish tradition, we celebrate truth and good deeds; therefore, may we all together celebrate the positive values that make us closer and connect us. I believe that in the future, as before, the members of the Jewish community will provide an active contribution to the progress of our country.

Congratulating the celebration of the New Year, I wish your holidays to be filled with grace, happiness and joy! I wish all members of the Jewish community peace, tranquility, mutual trust and friendship.

L'Shanah Tovah

Dr. Gjorge Ivanov