The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, sent a congratulation message to the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, H.E. Mr. Joachim Gauck, on the occasion of the National Day of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Your Excellency,

It gives me great honor and pleasure to extend congratulations on the occasion of the National Day of the Federal Republic of Germany and best wishes for further advancement and prosperity of your country and the friendly German people.
I take this solemn occasion to reaffirm the interest of the Republic of Macedonia to further strengthen the close relations with friendly Germany, as well as my personal willingness to cooperate with you to intensify the political dialogue in the coming period.

Distinguished Mr. Gauck, the support of the Federal Republic of Germany in the integration process of the Republic of Macedonia into the European Union and NATO is of special significance for us and the cooperation with your country in all areas of mutual interest remains, in continuity, one of our key priorities. I do hope that the Federal Republic of Germany shall consider our arguments, commitments and achievements and that the support in meeting our goals will continue in the coming crucial period. In this context, I would like to assure you that the Republic of Macedonia will continue the reform process in order to achieve the European standards and criteria and will further contribute to the regional cooperation in maintaining the stability and prosperity of the Southeast Europe region.

On this note, hoping that I will have the opportunity to welcome you in the Republic of Macedonia, and congratulating you once again the Day of German Unity, please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Dr. Gjorge Ivanov