Respected citizens of the Republic of Macedonia,

Yet another New Year is to come. Yet another opportunity to remember the achievements we have made, the challenges we have faced, and to be thankful for the things bestowed to us. The love our loved ones. The warmth of our homes. Peace, safety and security of our homeland Macedonia.

It is a time of renewed determination, optimism and hope. Time of solidarity and charity to the less fortunate and the fragile. Time to thank the brave guardians of our safety, who are the most deserving that this night Macedonia can calmly and carelessly celebrate.

Dear fellow citizens,

As a state, we have celebrated victories and faced disappointments. We were recognized, but also blocked. But above all, we remain faithful to the real values and persistent in achieving our rightful strategic objectives and determinations.

On our road, we must not forget that we will live in Macedonia as we build it. Therefore, in everything we do, we should give the best of us. As parents and children, neighbors and friends, as teachers and students, employers and employees, let us be blessed with love, thirsty for knowledge and committed to success. Let us remain faithful to the centuries-old tradition of coexistence, through mutual understanding, acceptance and respect.

And most importantly, let us compete in goodness!

I wish all citizens of the Republic of Macedonia in the homeland, and abroad, happy and joyful New Year and Christmas holidays.

Happy and Prosperous 2014!

Dr. Gjorge Ivanov