The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, received today in a farewell meeting the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Republic of Macedonia, H.E. Ms. Gudrun Steinacker.

President Ivanov expressed gratitude for the ongoing personal involvement and contribution of Ambassador Steinacker in promoting bilateral relations and intensifying cooperation between the two countries.

The meeting expressed mutual satisfaction with the overall development of the relations bilaterally, which are continuously marked by a positive trend, in the economic field and in the societal and political spheres.

"Germany, as a leading European country and as one of the most important economic partners of the Republic of Macedonia, is an extremely important friend and partner of our country and we highly appreciate the role of Germany in our integration process," President Ivanov said at the meeting.

The Macedonian President stressed the need for further intensification of the good cooperation with the Federal Republic of Germany, positively evaluating the message of the German Chancellor, Ms. Angela Merkel, sent in Dubrovnik, which is yet another confirmation of the support we receive from the Federal Republic of Germany in terms of our Euro-Atlantic aspirations.

Ambassador Steinacker thanked for the hospitality during her tenure and expressed satisfaction with the execution of her diplomatic duties in the country.

Thanking for the engagement and good cooperation, President Ivanov wished Ambassador Steinacker success in her future work.