The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, today received the President of the Albanian Academy of Sciences (AAS), Academician Gudaj Beqiraj who is visiting the country on the occasion of the “Days of Albanian Science and Art”.

Both interlocutors agreed that the historical link between these two friendly neighboring countries, the good political relations and the common vision for the future are an incentive to further intensify the cooperation in the field of sciences and arts.

President Ivanov welcomed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding and Scientific Cooperation between the two highest scientific institutions of Macedonia and Albania in September 2011 and the start of implementation of concrete projects and activities of mutual interest.

The President of the AAS, Beqiraj, informed the President on all initiatives launched so far, as well as on the latest joint activity – the organization of the manifestation “Days of Albanian Science and Art” in the Republic of Macedonia.

President Ivanov and Academician Beqiraj concurred that the communication, cooperation and understanding between the Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts and the Albanian Academy of Science are an example of good neighborly relations and fostering common values.

The Macedonian President, who was recently inaugurated as a Protector of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts, said that it is his obligation and firm determination to back all projects that contribute to the advancement of science, art, education, culture, as well as all joint initiatives aimed at creating conditions for a better future and prosperity of the citizens of this region.