The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, sent a congratulation message on the occasion of the appointment of the new President of the People's Republic of China, H.E. MR. Xi Jinping.

Your Excellency,

On the occasion of your appointment as President of the People's Republic of China, let me extend, on behalf of the Macedonian people and on my personal behalf, sincere congratulations and cordial wishes for further success of your country and the friendly Chinese people.
In this solemn occasion, allow me to express my admiration of the path to prosperity, wellbeing and international recognition that the People's Republic of China is paving to contribute to the building of peace and peaceful co-existence in the world.
I avail myself of this opportunity to express my great satisfaction with the development of relations between the Republic of Macedonia and the People's Republic of China, and the conviction that, with joint efforts, we will contribute to further promotion of the traditionally friendly relations and cooperation in all fields of mutual interest.
Your Excellency, I renew the assurances of my highest consideration to you.

Dr. Gjorge Ivanov