The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, today received the Letters of Credence of the newly appointed Ambassador of the United States of America, H.E. Mr. Paul Wohlers.
 
At the meeting held following the ceremony of awarding the credentials, President Ivanov used the opportunity to wish Ambassador Wohlers warm welcome, stressing that his great knowledge of Macedonia and the region would be of great importance for successful execution of his responsible mission. President Ivanov expressed satisfaction with the exceptionally high level of relations between the two countries and with the solid long-term strategic partnership between the United States and Macedonia. President Ivanov and Ambassador Wohlers discussed the possibilities for further deepening of the cooperation at bilateral level and internationally. Both interlocutors agreed that the relations of partnership based on shared values were confirmed in the joint actions of the armed forces of these two countries in the peacekeeping missions in Iraq and Afghanistan.

President Ivanov at the meeting extended his gratitude for the constant and strong support of the United States for Macedonia’s Euro-Atlantic integrations. The President stressed that Macedonia’s integrations would be beneficial both for the country and for the region, in terms of NATO and the EU operability and credibility. President Ivanov reaffirmed to Ambassador Wohlers Macedonia’s willingness to work in constructive talks with Greece to remove the obstacles set by Greece concerning Macedonia’s integration processes.
 
Ambassador Wohlers at the meeting said that the United States of America will continue to support Macedonia’s Euro-Atlantic integration. At the same time, the Ambassador expressed satisfaction that he will work in the Republic of Macedonia again to further strengthen the friendship and partnership between Macedonia and the United States.