The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, received today a delegation of the parliamentary group for cooperation between the Federal Republic of Germany and the South-Eastern Europe in the Bundestag.

The meeting with the German MPs discussed the bilateral relations between the two countries, the European and Euro-Atlantic integrations of the Republic of Macedonia, as well as the current developments in the country.

President Ivanov expressed satisfaction with the consistent and continuous support of the Federal Republic of Germany for the Macedonian strategic goals, assessing positively the current overall bilateral relations. In this context, the Macedonian President welcomed the parliamentary cooperation between the Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia and the Bundestag and expressed willingness to further promote the cooperation between the two countries in all areas of common interest and to maintain continuity in the political dialogue at all levels.

In terms of the Euro-Atlantic integrations, the Macedonian President noted that our country remains fully committed to the implementation of the reforms for EU and NATO membership, adding that the support of the Federal Republic of Germany is of extreme importance.

"The political parties in the country need to act reasonably and responsibly in accordance with the interests of the citizens and the state", President Ivanov said relating to the recent developments in the Republic of Macedonia and added that the internal situation is largely due to the prolonged unprincipled and contrary to the international law blockade of the Macedonia's EU and NATO integration.

"The Republic of Macedonia and the countries of the South-Eastern Europe have the support of the Bundestag in terms of their Euro-Atlantic integrations. We are your friend and we want to support and assist you on your path to the EU and NATO membership", Peter Weiss said, chairman of the parliamentary group for cooperation with South-Eastern Europe in the Bundestag.