The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, on the occasion of the International Day of Bosniaks, sent the following congratulation message to the members of the Bosniak ethnic community in the Republic of Macedonia.

Respected fellow citizens,

On my personal behalf and on behalf of all citizens of the Republic of Macedonia, let me extend my most sincere congratulations on the occasion of September 28th, the International Day of Bosniaks and wish you good health, prosperity and well-being.

The Republic of Macedonia, as a country having set as priority nurturing of various cultural specificities and traditions, is the home of Bosniaks, and other ethnic communities. The historical presence of the Bosniak community in the Republic of Macedonia contributed to shaping the physiognomy of our multiethnic and multicultural country, enriching its spiritual and cultural diversity.

Bosniaks regularly and unselfishly give their contribution in all spheres of life in the Republic of Macedonia, strengthening the efforts for a democratic and economic development and Euro-Atlantic integration of the country.

As a country, we remain committed to the goal to enable development and promotion of Bosniak culture and tradition, with a firm commitment to further promote, foster and upgrade them. We are committed to the goal, all our citizens, Bosniaks, but also members of all other ethnic communities, to be able to see Macedonia as a state where they can achieve personal and collective success and advancement. On this day, we can say that we walk along, leading our future generations to prosperous and peaceful future.

Please accept my best wishes for this great holiday!

Dr. Gjorge Ivanov