The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov today in Villa Biljana in Ohrid received the President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame.

The two presidents expressed their mutual satisfaction that the fifth meeting of the Broadband Commission and digital development for the first time is organized in Ohrid - the spiritual and cultural capital of Macedonia.

President Ivanov stressed that the conference attended by prominent participants is a kind of recognition for the Republic of Macedonia, because as a country it invests a lot and is strongly committed to the development of information technologies and information society, which is today inextricably linked with economic development and the overall social trends.

Macedonian President Ivanov and Rwandan President Kagame agreed that the relations between both countries, despite the lack of regular political dialogue, are, however, characterized by a high level of respect and friendship.

The presidents exchanged information on the current political and economic situation in both countries, on the strategic interests and goals, as well as the regional state of play. President Ivanov said that the Republic of Macedonia, in spite of the strategic priorities for integration into the European Union and NATO, nurtures interest and willingness to promote cooperation with African countries, following the principle of openness to all.

Presidents Ivanov and Kagame pledged in the coming period to identify possibilities for bilateral cooperation and mutual support and cooperation between Macedonia and Rwanda at multilateral level.