The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, today sent a letter of condolences to the President of the United States, Barack Obama, marking the tragedy during the Boston Marathon.

Honorable Mr. President,

With great shock and deep concern I learned of the tragedy during the Boston Marathon.

In these moments of great sadness, let me express, on behalf of the citizens of the Republic of Macedonia, my heartfelt condolences and encourage you in the persistence and determination in the fight against violence and crime, regardless of the source of motivation. I assure you that it your mission against such criminal acts that spread fear and no one is safe, you have in the Republic of Macedonia an honest partner. Mr. President our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims and the injured.

Please convey the deepest condolences and our solidarity to the families of the victims.

Dr. Gjorge Ivanov