The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov sent a letter of congratulations to H.E. Mr. Joachim Gauck, newly elected president of the Federal Republic of Germany:

Dear Mr. President,
It is my special honor and pleasure to extend my most sincere congratulations for your election as President of the Federal Republic of Germany. In this solemn occasion, I am sending you my sincere wishes for successful execution of the high and responsible mission, good health and personal happiness.

Allow me to express my satisfaction with the high level of traditionally friendly relations and cooperation between our countries and to express my belief that with joint efforts we will contribute to further promotion of the ties in all areas of mutual interest, both at bilateral and multilateral level. Be assured that we consider the Federal Republic of Germany a sincere friend and partner, not only in the sphere of economy and reforms, but also in the field of European and Euro-Atlantic integrations.

I would like to assure you, Mr. President, that the Republic of Macedonia and its citizens remain committed to fulfilling the centuries-old dream of European and Euro-Atlantic Macedonia. I would like to use this solemn opportunity to extend my gratitude for the support your country gives to the Republic of Macedonia in this regard, and to emphasize the deep conviction and expectation that it will continue in the coming period, particularly before and during the NATO Summit in Chicago, and the upcoming European Council meetings.

With such a conviction and sincere wishes for further professional successes, good health and personal happiness, I am conveying to you the assurances of my highest consideration.

Dr. Gjorge Ivanov