Your Majesty,

It is my distinct honor and pleasure, on the occasion of Your birthday, in the year marking the diamond jubilee of Your 60-year reign on the throne of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, on my personal behalf and on behalf of the citizens of the Republic of Macedonia, to extend cordial regards and sincere wishes for Your good health and personal happiness. Let me wish the citizens of the United Kingdom further welfare and prosperity.

Availing myself of this solemn occasion, I applaud the permanent development of the traditionally good relations and cooperation between our two friendly countries. I would like to emphasize particularly the interest of the Republic of Macedonia for further improvement of the overall relations with the United Kingdom, especially for intensification of the political dialogue and cooperation in all spheres of mutual interest.

Your Majesty, on this occasion, I would like extend my gratitude for the support of your country to the Republic of Macedonia in achieving our highest strategic goals. I express my conviction that in the coming period, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland will continue to support the Republic of Macedonia and appreciate our achievements for full-fledged membership in the European Union and NATO.

With such assurance, Your Majesty, I am conveying the assurances of my highest consideration.

Dr. Gjorge Ivanov