The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, today received the Letters of Credence of the newly appointed Head of European Union Delegation to the Republic of Macedonia, H.E. Mr. Peter Sorensen

During the meeting, President Ivanov used the opportunity to wish cordial welcome to Ambassador Sorensen. The President assessed that his rich professional experience in the region, including Macedonia, shall represent a solid basis for successful work in the Republic of Macedonia. According to President Ivanov, Macedonia has achieved exceptional successes during Ambassador Fouere’s tenure, including the positive assessment of the European Commission for opening negotiations for full-fledged membership into the European Union and the visa liberalization.


President Ivanov stressed that for the Republic of Macedonia it is of essential importance to meet the European Commission recommendations of as soon as possible, as well as the clear position of the European Parliament with respect to opening negotiations with the European Union. The President underlined that the experience of the other membership candidate countries has proven that leading the negotiations undisturbed is important for maintaining the pace of the reform agenda.

Ambassador Sorensen conveyed his overall understanding for the necessity the Republic of Macedonia to continue its integration path. In that context he stressed that he sees his mission in the Republic of Macedonia as a support to such efforts and expressed his conviction that he would make his utmost efforts for further approximation of the European values and criteria to the Macedonian society. Both interlocutors expressed full readiness for further close and intensive cooperation to this end.