The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, on the occasion of the great Jewish holiday Hanukkah, sent his a congratulation message to Ms. Bjanca Subotik, President of the Jewish Community of the Republic of Macedonia, as well as to all members of the Jewish community in the Republic of Macedonia.

Dear madam Subotic,
It is my pleasure, on behalf of the citizens of the Republic of Macedonia, as well as on my personal behalf, to extend to you and to all members of the Jewish community in the Republic of Macedonia cordial congratulations on the occasion of the great Jewish Holiday of Light - Hanukkah.

Light releases from darkness, as freedom frees from slavery. Light of freedom has always been a guide of numerous individuals, peoples and nations through historic turbulences, as it is today a guide through contemporary challenges. On that journey of our, we find inspiration in the members of the Jewish community who are recognized throughout history for their perseverance, commitment and defiance. Therefore, on this bright holiday, the Republic of Macedonia with gratitude recollects of all members of the Jewish community who were part of the Macedonian struggle for freedom and who laid the Macedonian independence. Indeed, the Jewish community is respected and appreciated in the Republic of Macedonia. I am convinced that the Jewish community will continue to provide a valuable contribution to our common European future.

Happy Hanukkah, to the eternal victory of Light over Darkness!
Hanukkah Sameah!

Dr. Gjorge Ivanov