The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov sent a letter to his Croatian counterpart Ivo Josipovic, on the occasion of the referendum decision of the Croatian citizens to join the European Union:

Conveying my cordial regards let me extend most sincere congratulations, on my personal behalf and on behalf of the citizens of the Republic of Macedonia, for the historic decision of the Croatian citizens for the accession of the Republic of Croatia into the European Union. This decision is of exceptional importance for your country and for the friendly Croatian people, but also for our entire region. We believe your success is our success and success of our region and Europe in general.

History has proven that the enlargement of the European Union is the most important development and peace project in the European continent, which enable the European countries to overcome their historical accumulated problems and differences. Indeed, this was best proven with the accession process of the friendly Republic of Croatia into the European family of nations.

I am confident that the cooperation between the Republic of Macedonia and the Republic of Croatia will not only continue, but in the coming period will be intensified. In this regard, I want to express our full readiness.

With such a conviction and with sincere wishes for your continued professional successes, good health and personal happiness, I am extending assurances of my highest consideration to you.

Dr. Gjorge Ivanov