President Stevo Pendarovski, on the occasion of the International Roma Day – April 8, sent a congratulation message to the members of the Roma community in the Republic of North Macedonia.
Dear fellow citizens,
I cordially congratulate you on April 8, International Roma Day, one of the most significant dates in Roma history when, at the First Roma Congress in 1971 in London, Roma activists from Europe confirmed the Roma flag, anthem, language, culture and Roma identity of more than 12 million Roma in Europe. We are proud of your contribution in building the multicultural mosaic of our common homeland.
Dear fellow citizens,
We have less than a decade ahead of us to implement the new Strategy for Roma Inclusion in which our common task is to create an inclusive society by achieving concrete results in the fields of education, employment, housing, health, culture, combating discrimination and reducing poverty. In these times of crisis, from a health and economic point of view, it is necessary for all stakeholders to properly use their capacities, resources and competencies to overcome the disproportionate differences and decades-old problems, as a precondition for a prosperous and secure future.
The participation of the Roma community, like all other communities, in the social, political and cultural life of the country is extremely important. Let us continue to build coexistence together in the spirit of mutual respect, solidarity and friendship.
Congratulations on April 8 – International Roma Day! Bahtalo о 8. April sa e Romenge!
Stevo Pendarovski
