Your Excellency,  
I am particularly honoured and pleased to extend my most cordial congratulations upon your election to the office of President of the Republic of India. I should also like to offer my most sincere wishes for the successful performance of your responsible duties, as well as for your good health and personal happiness.

I am strongly confident that in the forthcoming period we will further develop and enhance the friendship between our two countries and peoples. I believe that with our joint engagement we will contribute to the deepening and intensification of the relations and cooperation between the Republic of Macedonia and the Republic of India, in all areas of mutual interest, both in the bilateral and in the multilateral setting. I should like to assure you of both mine and the readiness of the Republic of Macedonia to make efforts in this respect.

Your Excellency, on such note, I would like to offer the assurances of my highest consideration.
  
 
Dr. Gjorge Ivanov

The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, today in Villa Biljana in Ohrid, met with Mr. Matthew Nimetz, Special Representative of the Secretary General of United Nations in the name talks.

At the meeting, in anticipation of the official visit of the Secretary General of the United Nations, H.E. Mr. Ban Ki-moon, President Ivanov reaffirmed Macedonia’s state position and strong commitment to finding a mutually acceptable solution to the difference over the name, within the established format, under UN auspices.

“We are ready immediately, without delay, to sit at the table, to seek and find a solution. It is possible to come to a solution. I expect you to appeal the other party to adhere strictly to the framework in which talks are led, not tackling other issues such as language and identity”, the Macedonian President said before Mediator Nimetz, adding that these are basic prerequisites for finding solution without winners and losers.

As President Ivanov stressed, the Republic of Macedonia remains constructive in the process, ready for high level meetings to review new initiatives and intensify the dialogue. But, at the same time, the Republic of Macedonia insists on full respect of the Interim Accord and the judgment of the International Court of Justice in The Hague, and expects in this regard, support from mediator Nimetz, for consistency with and respect of international commitments and accepted contractual frames, which is of crucial importance. Also, President Ivanov conveyed to mediator Nimetz that he has invited Papoulias for a meeting in various occasions, and that the Greek President has responded.

We expect the Greek side, in the spirit of good neighborly relations, to show flexibility and good will to create a positive atmosphere, progress in the process and overcoming of the difference over the name, issue that was imposed to us, the resolution of which is in the interest of both countries and both peoples”, President Ivanov said, expressing his gratitude to mediator Nimetz for the engagement and commitment of the United Nations regarding this issue.

The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, today in Villa Biljana in Ohrid, received a delegation from the People’s Republic of China, led by Mr. Wei Hong, Executive Vice Governor of Sichuan province.

At the meeting with the Chinese delegation, which pays a working visit to the Republic of Macedonia, satisfaction was expressed with the continuous positive trend in the political relations between the two countries and cooperation in the sphere of economy, trade and investment.

President Ivanov said that the Republic of Macedonia pays special attention to the development of relations with the PR China and appreciates its peaceful foreign policy and positive role in Asia and worldwide. Furthermore, the Macedonian President expressed gratitude for the unconditional support of the territorial integrity, sovereignty and unity of the Republic of Macedonia, in particular the principled use of the constitutional name in bilateral relations and internationally.

In terms of economy, President Ivanov reiterated the Republic of Macedonia’s readiness for promotion and intensification of economic relations, strengthening of economic cooperation, increase of trade exchange and cooperation in f investment.

“People’s Republic of China is one of the target countries we expect investment, particularly in the areas of agriculture, education and science, tobacco industry as well as in energy and infrastructure. I believe that after your visit new opportunities for cooperation will emerge that will result in specific agreements in favor of both countries, the Macedonian President said at the meeting.

In this context, President Ivanov expressed gratitude for the continued technical assistance and grants from the PR China, for projects in education and health.

The interlocutors stated that the continued political dialogue at the highest level, contributes to even greater improvement and deepening of bilateral cooperation.

The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, sent a congratulation note to Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg, on the occasion of the National Day of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg:

Your Royal Highness,

I have this great honor and pleasure, on the occasion of the National Day of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, on behalf of the citizens of the Republic of Macedonia and on my personal behalf, to extend my cordial congratulations and sincere wishes for prosperity of your country and further welfare of the citizens of Luxembourg.

Let me use this solemn occasion to express my conviction that good relations and mutual understanding between our friendly countries will successfully be developed in the future as well. I would like to underline the interest and readiness of the Republic of Macedonia to further promote cooperation in all spheres of mutual interest.

Wishing you further professional success, good health and personal happiness, Your Royal Highness, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Dr. Gjorge Ivanov

The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, sent a congratulation note to Albert II, the King of Belgians, on the occasion of the National Day of the Kingdom of Belgium:

Your Royal Highness,

I have this great honor and pleasure, on the occasion of the National Day of the Kingdom of Belgium, on my personal behalf and on behalf of the citizens of the Republic of Macedonia, to extend my cordial congratulations and sincere wishes for prosperity of your country and further welfare of its citizens.

Let me use this solemn occasion to express my conviction that good relations and mutual understanding between our friendly countries will successfully be developed in the future as well. I would like to underline the interest and readiness of the Republic of Macedonia to further promote cooperation in all spheres of mutual interest.

Wishing you further professional success, good health and personal happiness, Your Royal Highness, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Dr. Gjorge Ivanov