The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, received today the Letters of Credence of the newly appointed ambassadors of the Slovak Republic and the Kingdom of Morocco to the Republic of Macedonia.

At the ceremony of presenting the letters of credence by the Ambassador of the Slovak Republic, H.E. Mr. Martin Bezak, President Ivanov congratulated the appointment of the first resident Ambassador of the Slovak Republic to the Republic of Macedonia, and wished him success in the execution of the responsible mission.

The Republic of Macedonia and the Slovak Republic, as stressed at the meeting, share traditionally good and friendly relations and expectation was expressed for further promotion of the political dialogue at the highest level and intensification of the relations, particularly in the economic sphere.

"I would like to renew our gratitude for all the support from your country so far, and especially for the support of the Euro-Atlantic aspirations of the Republic of Macedonia. The huge economic and overall social progress of the Slovak Republic and of the other Central European countries in the last two decades will continue to be an inspiration for the Republic of Macedonia, in terms of building a prosperous state, and in terms of its full accession into the Euro-Atlantic integration processes", President Ivanov said in his address.

"I assure you that during my diplomatic mission in your country I will do everything to strengthen and promote the friendly relations and cooperation between the Slovak Republic and the Republic of Macedonia in all areas of mutual interest for the benefit of the citizens of both countries", Ambassador Bezak said in his address.

At the meeting with the new Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco, H.E. Mrs. Latifa Akharbach, President Ivanov congratulated on her appointment and expressed his expectation for continuation of the successful political dialogue and interest for more comprehensive development and improvement of mutual relations.

"I believe there is potential in our two countries to enhance the cooperation in all areas of mutual interest, in particular for increasing the economic cooperation and trade exchange. This, however, requires further strengthening of the legal framework and I hope that all arrangements that have already been agreed will soon be signed", President Ivanov said in his address.

The new Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco, Mrs. Akharbach, stressing that she is honored to be accredited as ambassador to a country with is well-known for its rich cultural and historical heritage, said that she will be committed to promoting bilateral relations and cooperation in all fields of mutual interest.

The Kingdom of Morocco believes in Macedonia's European perspective and considers that your country will have an important added-value to the European Union. As Morocco enjoys an advanced status in its relations with the Union, your adhesion will open for sure new horizons for our bilateral relations", the newly appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco said in her address.