The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, received today in a farewell meeting the Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in the Republic of Macedonia, H.E. Mr. Christopher Yvon.

President Ivanov expressed gratitude for Ambassador Yvon's contribution in promoting bilateral relations and intensifying cooperation between the two countries, and expressed expectation that the Republic of Macedonia and the United Kingdom in the future will further deepen the political dialogue and cooperation and will continue the cooperation in all areas of common interest.

The Macedonian President thanked for the overall support and expressed an expectation that in the future the United Kingdom's support will continue, especially in terms of European and Euro-Atlantic integrations.

Ambassador Yvon expressed satisfaction with the performance of his diplomatic office in the country and expressed gratitude for the support of all institutions in the country.

Thanking for the engagement and good cooperation, President Ivanov wished Ambassador Yvon success in his future career.