BEIJING, Feb 11 (People's Daily Online) – Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov has recently extended lunar New Year's greetings to the Chinese people ahead of the Spring Festival as follows (Translation).

Dear citizens of the People's Republic of China,

It is an honor and a pleasure, on my personal behalf and on behalf of the citizens of the Republic of Macedonia, to wish you a Happy Chinese New Year, with my most sincere wishes for a successful and prosperous year and well-being to the friendly Chinese people.

The relations and cooperation between the Republic of Macedonia and the People's Republic of China, under the leadership of my colleague and friend, President Xi Jinping, are at a historical high. I expect to see further successful development and enrichment of these relations that are already characterized by sincere friendship, mutual trust and understanding.

The citizens of the Republic of Macedonia and I personally will always be grateful for the principled and continuous support and assistance by the People's Republic of China.

Happy New Year

Dr. Gjorge Ivanov