The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, received today in a farewell meeting the Ambassador of the United States to the Republic of Macedonia, H.E. Paul Wohlers.

At the meeting, the two collocutors expressed satisfaction with the excellent bilateral relations and the longstanding strategic partnership between the Republic of Macedonia and the United States.

President Ivanov expressed gratitude for the current contribution and commitment of Ambassador Wohlers in promoting bilateral relations and in intensifying cooperation between the two countries and expressed his expectation that the deepening of the political dialogue and cooperation in all areas of common interest will continue in the future as well.

The Macedonian President thanked for the constant and strong support of the U.S. in terms of our Euro-Atlantic integrations, membership in the EU and NATO.

Ambassador Wohlers expressed satisfaction with the execution of his diplomatic functions in the country and gratitude for the support of all institutions in the Republic of Macedonia. He added that the U.S. will continue to support the Euro-Atlantic aspirations of the Republic of Macedonia and that his country will continue to foster friendship and partnership with the Republic of Macedonia.

Expressing his appreciation for his engagement and good cooperation, President Ivanov wished Ambassador Wohlers success in his future professional career.