The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, on the occasion of St. Sava sent a congratulation message to the members of the Serbian community in the Republic of Macedonia.

Dear fellow-citizens,

Allow me, as President of the Republic of Macedonia, on behalf of all citizens of this country, to congratulate you today’s great holiday, St. Sava. Serbian community in Macedonia, its traditions and customs, gatherings and historical persons are an important part of the common cultural heritage of the Republic of Macedonia. Joint celebrations contribute to praising wealth and better acquaintance with our highest values, which should identify us both in the region and in Europe.

Today we are celebrating the person who gave up the worldly power and authority to be remembered over the centuries as legislator. A person who led the nation with knowledge and wit. We can rely on such examples of centuries-long accumulated wisdom and knowledge of our peoples in order to make progress and successes in future.

May we celebrate this holiday for ages.

Dr. Gjorge Ivanov

The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov had a meeting today with the retired generals in the Army of the Republic of Macedonia. The meeting was an opportunity for an open exchange of views on the current state of play in the Macedonian Army, as well as on the development and reform processes in the army. The President and Supreme Commander of the Army, at the meeting assessed that the Army of the Republic of Macedonia successfully meets the reform priorities in establishing a modern and professional army. President Ivanov considers that further reforms within the Army should aim at addressing new types of challenges and threats to security. At the meeting, the retired generals in the Army of the Republic of Macedonia stated their views and opinions on the situation and reforms in the Army. President Ivanov at the meeting noted that further development and improvement of the Army is a priority for the Republic of Macedonia.

The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, on the occasion of the great Christian holiday Christmas sent a congratulation message to Archbishop Stephan of Ohrid and Macedonia and to all Christian believers


Your Holiness,

It gives me great pleasure and honor to congratulate you personally and all members of the Holy Synod, the venerable monasticism and clergy, as well as all Orthodox believers, the great Christian holiday, the Nativity of Christ – Christmas. May you spend the holiday in good health, happiness and joy.

Christmas is a holiday that every Christian celebrates with the family, rejoicing and celebrating life. May also this year Christmas be an inspiration for all of us, united and with open hearts and pure thought, to think of all those who need material and spiritual support and unreservedly offer them our help and support.

Your Holiness,

It is in the spirit of Christianity, in the eve of Christmas, that once again I wish the hearts of all believers be filled with peace and tranquillity, joy and understanding and may we all offer unconditional love and respect for our dearest.

May we celebrate this holiday for ages!
Christ is born!

Dr. Gjorge Ivanov

The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov met today with the leaders of the major religious communities in the Republic of Macedonia. The President used the opportunity to convey his wishes for success in 2011 to his guests and to all believers in the Republic of Macedonia.

At the meeting, numerous current social life issues were discussed. The representatives of the religious communities informed the President on their joint initiative for constitutional amendments.
The President stressed the need of honest civic dialogue on all issues in the society. Moreover, the interlocutors agreed that all stakeholders in the dialogue should take into account the dignity of different opinion holders.

The President of the Republic of Macedonia Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, on the occasion of the New 2011 Year, pardoned 51 convicted persons, out of which 14 convicted persons are pardoned totally and 37 persons are partially released from further serving of the sentence.