Honorable Mr. President,

On the occasion of July 4 – the Independence Day of the United States of America, with great pleasure, on behalf of the citizens of the Republic of Macedonia and on my personal behalf, I would like to convey most cordial congratulations and sincere wishes for further prosperity of your country and wellbeing the friendly American people.

I avail myself of this opportunity to assure you, Mr. President, in the permanent commitment of the Republic of Macedonia to further deepening of the relations with the United States, we share traditional friendship and alliance with, as well as extensive cooperation in many areas of mutual interest, both at bilateral and multilateral level. The Republic of Macedonia and its people are proud that in the spirit of friendship and solidarity, sharing common visions for strengthening peace, security and democracy in our region and beyond, has built partnership relations with your great nation.

With a conviction in our full readiness to foster and strengthen partnership with your great nation, Mr. President, I extend to you the assurances of my highest consideration.

Dr. Gjorge Ivanov