The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, today received the Letters of Credence of the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia to the Republic of Macedonia, H.E. Dr. Zlatko Kramaric.

Ambassador Kramaric, in his address, expressed strong conviction for further deepening of the long-lasting friendship between the two countries, verified in many international documents, reaffirming that the Republic of Macedonia and the Republic of Croatia share the same civilization values.
- Both countries are aware that the world peace, democracy and freedom do not have any alternative. Exercising these universal values in South-East Europe as our common region is of utmost importance, Ambassador Kramaric said.
The newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia conveyed his assurance that the Republic of Croatia shall further provide continuous and strong support to the Republic of Macedonia in its efforts for just settlement of the name dispute.
- In this context is our unequivocal support for Macedonia’s accession into NATO as soon as possible, since membership into this military-political alliance is a strong guarantee for the future of your country as a European country, Ambassador Kramaric said.

The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, in his address, stressed that the Republic of Macedonia and the Republic of Croatia, the peoples of these two countries, are bound by strong historical, cultural and traditionally friendly relations,
- We are mutually connected by the identical commitments for stability and prosperity of our region, its and our Euro-Atlantic present and future. Because of this, the Republic of Macedonia has been paying special attention to the nurturing and development of relations and cooperation with the Republic of Croatia, the Macedonian President said.
President Ivanov expressed his gratitude for the support of the Republic of Croatia for the efforts and activities it makes for the Republic of Macedonia for its joining the North Atlantic alliance and the EU as soon as possible.
- I am convinced that developing good-neighborly and friendly relations, as well as comprehensive cooperation between our two countries, our strong commitment to the regional initiatives, contributes to the strengthening of trust and understanding, to strengthening the stability and security in the region. This will certainly contribute to its accelerated integration into the European and Euro-Atlantic structures, President Ivanov said.