Respected citizens of the Republic of Macedonia,

I welcome the agreement reached between the leaders of the political parties and the re-establishment of the political dialogue within the institutions of the Republic of Macedonia.

I expect normalization of the political climate as soon as possible and full recommitment to the European integration of the Republic of Macedonia. There are challenges exactly in this area which require unity, mutual trust and cooperation. Therefore, the European agenda must be again the first priority on the agenda in the Republic of Macedonia.

A sobering and awakening time comes. A time comes when all institutions must show their capacity and readiness to deal with everything that hinders our Euro-Atlantic path.

The parties must understand the role they play in the society and analyze the consequences of their action and inaction. Everyone should draw lessons from this crisis.

I want to express my gratitude to the representatives of the European Commission and the European Parliament, as well as to the EU and US ambassadors for the great effort invested and appreciation that in such moments we have friends who are concerned about the future of the Republic of Macedonia.

With the agreement reached, we all recognize the European power of unification. I request the European Council to value the demonstrated constructiveness of the political leaders and in the shortest possible period to make a decision on opening accession negotiations for membership in the European Union, as an important prerequisite for continuation of Macedonia's European integration and democratization, but also for prevention of such and similar crises in the future.

Many times before I have called for a dialogue and institutional resolution of all disputes, highlighting that the return of citizens' trust in state institutions is crucial for democracy in Macedonia.

The absence of dialogue and disrespect of institutions are the basis for every crisis we have had so far. Therefore, drawing on this positive step I feel obliged to call again that I, as President, remain open to all well-intended initiatives in the interest of the citizens and the state. The door of the Presidential Office remains open.

At the end, I believe the provisions of this agreement will not be a motive for a bare power struggle, but for a competition of ideas and programs that will win the trust of the citizens of the Republic of Macedonia. The essence of the political struggle lies not in the personal vanities and careers, but in the fight for a prosperous and European Macedonia.

Thank you.