The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjroge Ivanov, in a farewell meeting, received today H.E. Ms. Helena Studdert, Ambassador of the Commonwealth of Australia.

At the meeting, President Ivanov expressed satisfaction with the current cooperation with Ambassador Studdert and wished her success in her future career.

Both interlocutors agreed that bilateral relations between the two countries are friendly and mark continuous positive development. In terms of future cooperation, the Macedonian President expressed interest and willingness to further intensify the political dialogue at all levels, including the highest, and the need to focus attention in the coming period on increasing economic cooperation, trade and attracting Australian investments in the Republic of Macedonia.

President Ivanov said that the large Macedonian community in Australia is the bridge that will always connect the two countries and is a major asset to further develop and deepen relations.

At the meeting, they exchanged views and information on the strategic goals of the Republic of Macedonia and on the current developments in both countries.