Dear Mr. President,

On behalf of the citizens of the Republic of Macedonia and in my own name, it gives me gr oneat honour and pleasure to offer you my congratulations on Germany winning the football World Cup title for the fourth time in its rich footballing history. Winning the world football crown is a testament to the top quality, togetherness and wonderful atmosphere prevailing within the German national football team. In fact, even before the start of the tournament, I felt that Germany was the favourite to win it, chiefly because of the German national team's outstanding attitude towards football, as well as its dedication, hard work and discipline. I hope that the day when our two countries' national football teams meet in a European or World Cup will not be too far away in the future, seeing as it is the desire of many football fans across the Republic of Macedonia.

Offering once again my congratulations to you and to the friendly German people, I would like to extend to you the assurances of my highest consideration.

Dr. Gjorge Ivanov