The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, sent a letter of condolences to the US President Barack Obama for the victims and the damages caused by the hurricane “Sandy”:

With profound sorrow I received the news of the devastating consequences of the hurricane “Sandy”, and I deeply regret the loss of lives in this huge natural disaster.

In these sad times for you, for the friendly American people and the families of the victims, allow me, on behalf of the citizens of the Republic of Macedonia and on my behalf, to extend sincere condolences. In these moments of sorrow, when our thoughts are with you and with the families of the victims, I sincerely wish swift reparation of the damaged homes and speedy recovery of the affected regions.

Please, honorable Mr. President, convey our condolences to the families of the victims in this tragedy.

Dr. Gjorge Ivanov