The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, today, on the occasion of May 23rd, the National Day of Vlachs, met with representatives of the Vlach community in the Republic of Macedonia.

At the meeting, the guests briefed President Ivanov on the situation regarding the exercise of the rights of Vlachs in the Republic of Macedonia, as well as for the past, current and planned activities of the Vlach community in the field of promoting the Vlach language, culture, history and tradition.

Noting that Vlachs are constitutionally recognized and socially valued, President Ivanov stressed that the Republic of Macedonia, as multiethnic, multilingual and multi-religious democracy provides the necessary conditions for preserving and promoting the Vlach identity, and the same should be used accordingly.

The representatives of the Vlach community in the Republic of Macedonia, said that Macedonia is an example of how to build multiculturalism, multilingualism and multi-confessionalism for a better future of the entire region.