Mattarella to N. Macedonia's president, 'strong friendship'

(ANSA) - ROME, 25 MAG - "It is an honor and a pleasure to have you here in Italy; I welcome you and the accompanying delegation. Congratulations on your election, and best wishes for your term of office. I remember my great involvement two years ago in Macedonia; we have 30 years of diplomatic relations between our countries. There is a strong friendship and cooperation relationship with the Republic of North Macedonia, and I hope this visit will be useful in strengthening it." Italy's President Sergio Mattarella said while welcoming North Macedonia's President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova to the Quirinal Palace. (ANSA).