The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, received today the Letters of Credence of the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Kosovo, H.E. Ylber Hysa.

President Ivanov wished success to Kosovo’s new Ambassador in the execution of his mission and expressed satisfaction with the current positive development in the relations with Kosovo, with an interest in further strengthening of economic cooperation and infrastructure projects.

I expect that we will continue in the upcoming period to strengthen the political dialogue at all levels, and to enrich the existing bilateral cooperation with new contents in the spirit of friendship, good neighborly relations and mutual understanding. The Republic of Macedonia is ready, together with the Republic of Kosovo and its neighbors, through bilateral and regional cooperation, to contribute to the achievement of common goals: a stable and prosperous region and, finally, its full integration into the Euro-Atlantic structures, President Ivanov said in his address.

Macedonia is against any change of borders in the Balkans, while the outstanding issues in the region can only be overcome through dialogue and only if the countries are moving forward fully committed to the reform process, noting that the integration into NATO and the European Union has no alternative, President Ivanov said at the meeting. He expressed support for the dialogue led in Brussels, stating that its success is important for the stability in the region.

Extending regards to the President of the Republic of Kosovo, H.E. Atifete Jahjaga, President Ivanov expressed hope that the Gorani minority in Kosovo will be recognized soon.