The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, received today Mrs. Maja Gojkovic, President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia, who is paying an official visit to the Republic of Macedonia.

President Ivanov expressed his satisfaction at the meeting with the exchange of visits between the two countries, noting that the contacts at the highest level have special importance and give a strong signal for further development of friendship and cooperation between the Republic of Macedonia and the Republic of Serbia.

President Ivanov and the President of the Serbian Assembly, Mrs. Gojkovic, assessed that the role of the parliamentary dimension of the overall cooperation between the two countries is extremely important.

President Ivanov welcomed the ongoing and expressed hope for future even more productive cooperation.

The meeting assessed that the joint sessions of the two governments is a new chapter in the mutual communication which opens up the possibility for direct and more efficient cooperation.

"Our countries share long-standing historical and cultural tradition and an identical vision of a common future in the big European family and vital interest to intensify bilateral relations in all areas of mutual interest, despite the differences in the views on certain issues that exist, but are not an obstacle to the successful cooperation", President Ivanov said.

The meeting especially emphasized the need for further intensification of the economic cooperation, as well as the cooperation in the field of energy and infrastructure.

President Ivanov and the President of the Serbian Assembly, Mrs. Gojkovic, exchanged views on the latest developments in the region.