The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, sent a congratulation message to the Christian believers on the occasion of Christ’s Resurrection - Easter:

Celebrating these holidays, it is my special pleasure and honor to congratulate all Orthodox believers the Christian holiday, the holiest holiday of all, the Resurrection of Christ - Easter.

May you all spend Easter in happiness and prosperity, surrounded by the loved ones, filled with faith and immeasurable joy, celebrating Christ’s victory over the death. Easter as a holiday of light is an excellent opportunity, supported by God’s grace, to work on our spirituality, care and love for others. May Christ’s sacrifice for humanity be a guideline for doing good work, helping each other and compassion with all our fellow citizens regardless of their ethnic and religious affiliation.

Easter is a feast of victory of justice over violence. Holiday of eternal faith and hope.

Many happy returns of this holiday!
Christ is Risen! Indeed, He is Risen!

Dr. Gjorge Ivanov

Statement by the President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, on the occasion of the murder of five people near the village Smiljkovci.

I deeply sympathize with the families of the tragically deceased persons. I strongly condemn this heinous and murderous act.

I urge and expect the competent institutions to disclose this case, and I also appeal for restraint by all. In these moments of deep sorrow, we least need any kind of abuse of this tragic event. I urge for prudence and responsibility.

Dr. Gjorge Ivanov

 

The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov received a letter from the President of the Hellenic Republic Dr. Karolos Papoulias. The letter is a message of appreciation from President Papoulias for the message of congratulation sent by President Ivanov on the occasion of the National Day of Greece. Please find below the integral text of the letter:

Your Excellency, I would like to extend my most sincere appreciation for the message of congratulations on the occasion of the National Day of Greece, as well as for your wishes for the Greek people.

Greece remains fully dedicated to a fair and sustainable solution on the name issue through negotiations under the auspices of the United Nations. A definite solution on this issue will enable us to capitalize on the great potential of our bilateral relations and will contribute significantly towards the consolidation of security, stability, good neighborly relations and development in our region, in particular through the European perspective of Western Balkans.

Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Karolos Papoulias

The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov sent a congratulation message to the Bishop of Skopje and Apostolic Exarch Kiro Stojanov, and to all Christian believers who celebrate Easter according the Gregorian calendar:

Dear All,
It is a great pleasure and honor to all Christian believers who respect the Gregorian calendar, to congratulate the great Christian holiday, the holiest holiday of all holidays – Christ’s resurrection - Easter.

On the eve of the holiday of light, we have the opportunity to reaffirm our shared commitments to nurturing and respect for religious diversity and religious specificities as pivotal values of our society and of the whole civilized world.

Easter is also an indicator that inspired by the example of Christ, we can overcome all Golgotha and challenges. In times of swiftly changing values and fleeting pleasures, let us not forget to follow the path of light and goodness, and not to spare to give ourselves to others, fostering love for our fellow citizens and working for the prosperity of our homeland.

May you all spend Easter in peace, good health, happiness and prosperity, sharing unconditional love with your loved ones.

Christ is Risen, indeed, He is risen!

Dr. Gjorge Ivanov