Speaking on behalf of the 45-member Council of Europe, Secretary General Walter Schwimmer has expressed his sorrow and dismay at the plane crash in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which claimed the life of the Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski.
"President Trajkovski was a man of peace and dialogue who succeeded in restoring order after the armed clashes in 2001. His death is a great loss for his country and for Europe, where he was appreciated as one of the most harmonious leaders in the Balkans," said Mr Schwimmer.
President of the Parliamentary Assembly President Peter Schieder sent a letter of condolences to the families of the victims and to the country's authorities.
"The Macedonian people have lost a loyal servant, and a man who did much to maintain peace and the unity of his country," Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly President Peter Schieder wrote.

REACTIONS AT THE TRAGIC DEATH OF MACEDONIAN PRESIDENT BORIS TRAJKOVSKI

EU Chairman, the Irish PM Bertie Ahern expressed his deepest sorrow for the tragic death of the Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski assessing that he gave great contribution for the peace in Macedonia.
Javier Solana, EU High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), said "today is a very tragic day for the people of Macedonia and for all Europeans. We all lost a great European politician and it will be very difficult to fill his gap."
Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski together with eight other members, died in a plane crash in Bosnia-Herzegovina early Thursday. Trajkovski was on the way to attend an international investment conference in the western Bosnian city of Mostar.

REACTION OF RUSSIAN PRESIDENT PUTIN ON DEATH OF PRESIDENT TRAJKOVSKI

On occasion of the death of Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski, Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a letter of condolences to Parliament Speaker and acting President Ljupco Jordanovski.
The telegram reads, "Russia received the tragic news with deep sorrow". Putin emphasizes the personal contribution of Trajkovski in the development and strengthening of the Russian-Macedonian relations. The Russian President emphasized that he had the honor to meet Trajkovski several times, whom he respected very much.
Putin expressed deep sympathy to the Macedonian people, the relatives and friends of the victims, Russian agency ITAR-TASS reports.

SCG PRESIDENT MAROVIK'S REACTION ON DEATH OF PRESIDENT TRAJKOVSKI

President of Serbia and Montenegro (SCG) Svetozar Marovik stated that he was shocked by the news on the tragic death of Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski in an airplane crash at Stolac near Mostar.
"He was full of fresh ideas and optimism, which he transferred to all of us. His departure is a great loss for Macedonia, but also for all of us who cooperated with him in the building of new trust and cooperation in the region", the announcement from the SCG President reads.
Marovik states that Trajkovski worked on the strengthening of peace, stability and cooperation on the Balkans, that he gave huge contribution in the consolidation of the situation in Macedonia and deeply believed that the Balkans can and must be part of united Europe and a better place for living of all its citizens.
"I frequently met President Trajkovski in the past years in Belgrade, Ohrid, New York, at numerous conferences, and we understood each other very well. We had similar views on many issues regarding the bilateral relations and cooperation, and I was glad to have cooperated with him", the announcement reads.

REACTIONS OF PRODI AND PATTEN ON DEATH OF PRESIDENT TRAJKOVSKI

President of the European Commission Romano Prodi sent a note on occasion of the tragic death of Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski.
"This is a sad day for Macedonia, which lost a very wise and moderate leader. Sad day for the Balkans, which integration was his main concern. Sad day for Europe, which lost a friend and supporter of tolerance that is the base of our Union", Prodi's letter reads.
Euro-Commissioner of Foreign Affairs Chris Patten also sent a letter of condolences on occasion of Trajkovski's tragic death.
"I am deeply shocked by the news of the death of President Trajkovski. I closely cooperated with him during the crisis, which led to the signing of the Ohrid Agreement and its implementation. He was much dedicated to his country and a great friend of the European Union", the letter reads. "His dedicated work has brought Macedonia closer to the European family", Euro-Commissioner Patten states.

REACTIONS OF TONY BLAIR AND JACK SYRAW REGARDING PRESIDENT TRAJKOVSKI'S DEATH

The British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, expressed condolences to the family of the President of Macedonia, Boris Trajkovski, and to the Macedonian People.
Shortly afterwards, British Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw, made the following statement:
"I was deeply saddened to hear of the tragic death this morning of the President of Macedonia in a plane crash. In 2001, President Trajkovski played a key role in resolving the inter-ethnic conflict, which threatened Macedonia's unity. Thanks to his efforts, Macedonia is firmly on the path to Euro-Atlantic integration. The UK remains committed to helping Macedonia along this path. My thoughts are with the President's family, the families of the other victims and the people of Macedonia."

REACTIONS OF MESIK AND SVILANOVIK ON DEATH OF PRESIDENT TRAJKOVSKI

Addressing the European Parliament, Croatian President Stipe Mesik emphasized that the death of Boris Trajkovski will have "political consequences" to the region, reminding that he worked along with the Macedonian President and the other presidents from the region on the program for stabilization and reconciliation in Southeast Europe.
Mesik expressed his belief that this process, which included the Macedonian President, will continue.
Foreign Minister of Serbia and Montenegro Goran Svilanovik also sent his condolences to the Macedonian people and the family of President Boris Trajkovski.
Svilanovik emphasized that Trajkovski performed his duty in a difficult period, giving a huge contribution to the stability of the region.
FM Svilanovik also expressed regret that the loss of President Trajkovski occurred on the day when Macedonia's application for EU membership was to take place.

REACTION OF GREEK FM ON DEATH OF PRESIDENT TRAJKOVSKI

Greek Foreign Minister Tassos Yanitzis expressed his deepest condolences on occasion of the death of Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski.
"We are shocked by the tragic news on the airplane crash, in which the Macedonian President and his collaborators were killed", Yanitzis telegram reads.
The Greek FM expresses his deepest condolences from the Greek Government to "the friendly people of our neighboring country and to the families of the victims".
The telegram also states that Trajkovski's tragic death is a true loss for the country and the Balkans, because it occurred in the time of intensive efforts of the political forces in Macedonia for normalization of the political life in the state.

REACTIONS OF BULGARIAN TOP STATE OFFICIALS ON DEATH OF PRESIDENT TRAJKOVSKI

Bulgarian President Georgi Prvanov expressed his regret on occasion of the death of Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski.
"Today, Macedonia lost its President, but also lost a man who was a personification of the state's unity, who worked until the last day for its stabilization and development, for accession in Euro-Atlantic institutions", Prvanov says.
On occasion of the death of President Trajkovski, Bulgarian Prime Minister Simeon Saxe Coburg Gotha sent a letter of condolences to the families of President Trajkovski and the members of his delegation.
Bulgarian Parliament Speaker Ognen Gerdjikov sent a letter of condolences to his Macedonian counterpart Ljupco Jordanovski.
"We highly estimate the merits of the late President, who worked on Macedonia's independence, preservation of the ethnic peace and cooperation between the two peoples", the telegram of Gerdjikov reads.
Leader of the Bulgarian Alliance of Democratic Forces Nadezda Mihajlova also sent a letter of condolences to Parliament Speaker Jordanovski and Trajkovski's wife Vilma.
The Macedonian Embassy in Sofia will open a book of mourning on occasion of the death of President Trajkovski.

REACTION OF EU SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE ON DEATH OF PRESIDENT TRAJKOVSKI

EU Special Representative to Macedonia Soren Jessen Petersen expressed deep regret on occasion of the tragic death of President Boris Trajkovski and his 7-member entourage in an airplane crash near Mostar.
"It is particularly sad that this has happened on a day that Macedonia should be celebrating as the country was going to apply for membership of the European Union", the announcement reads.
"President Trajkovski played a crucial role in taking this country out of the 2001 conflict and leading it forward towards Europe. His contribution will be a permanent legacy on this journey towards Europe", Petersen states.
"On behalf of the Office of the EU Special Representative, our deepest sympathy and condolences are extended to President Trajkovski’s family, the families of all those that perished, the authorities and the citizens of Macedonia", the announcement concludes.

REACTION OF SERBIAN PRIME MINISTER ON DEATH OF PRESIDENT TRAJKOVSKI

On behalf of the Serbian Government and on his own behalf, Serbian Prime Minister Zoran Zivkovik sent a letter of condolences on occasion of the death of Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski and the delegation members to Parliament Speaker Ljupco Jordanovski.
"The death of President Trajkovski is a great loss for Macedonia and its citizens, but also for Serbia and all Balkan countries, because we lost a great friend and a true partner in the building of a stabile region and realization of the European integration as a mutual objective", Zivkovik's telegram reads.

REACTIONS OF TURKISH PRESIDENT AND PRIME MINISTER ON DEATH OF PRESIDENT TRAJKOVSKI

Turkish President Ahmet Necdet Sezer expressed condolences to the family of the President of Macedonia, Boris Trajkovski in regard to his tragic death.
"I was deeply saddened to hear on the tragic death of my dear friend Boris Trajkovski. The death of the leader Trajkovski is a great loss for Macedonia and international community also," Sezer wrote in his letter.
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan also sent a letter of condolences to Macedonian Prime Minister Branko Crvenkovski.
"The death of the respected leader Trajkovski, who was completely devoted to Macedonia's happiness and prosperity, is a great loss. In the name of my Government and me personally, I pour my condolences on Trajkovski's death to his family and Macedonian friendly nation. Trajkovski greatly contributed to the peace and stability in the region," Erdogan underlined.

REACTION OF ISRAELI AMBASSADOR TO MACEDONIA ON DEATH OF PRESIDENT TRAJKOVSKI

Israeli Ambassador to Macedonia, with head offices in Belgrade, Yafa Ben-Ari expressed regret on the death of Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski and the delegation members.
"I am very sad due to the tragic death of President Trajkovski and the Macedonian officials", Ben-Ari emphasized.
She extended her condolences to the families of the victims and to the Macedonian people, stressing that Trajkovski's death is, "a great loss for his family, the Macedonian people and the entire region".

REACTION OF ROMANIAN PRIME MINISTER ON DEATH OF PRESIDENT TRAJKOVSKI

Romanian Prime Minister Adrian Nastase sent a letter of condolences to Macedonian Prime Minister Branko Crvenkovski on occasion of the death of President Boris Trajkovski.
"The tragic news about the airplane crash is a great shock for us", the message reads, adding that all members of the Romanian Government share the sorrow of their Macedonian friends.
"The Macedonian President dedicated his life to the values of democracy, strengthening of peace in his country and building of healthy foundations for accession in NATO and EU", Nastase stresses.

REACTION OF ALFRED MOISIU ON PRESIDENT TRAJKOVSKI'S DEATH

Albanian President Alfred Moisiu expressed condolences on Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski's death.
"Macedonian neighbors today lost an ally in the efforts for establishment of good and clear relations in the region," Moisiu said.
"Thanks to President Trajkovski the diplomatic relations between Macedonia and Albania were at a high level last year," Moisiu pointed out.

REACTIONS OF SLOVENIAN PRESIDENT AND FM ON DEATH OF PRESIDENT TRAJKOVSKI

"I was deeply shocked by the news of the death of Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski, who was Slovenia's friend, and whom I personally respected", Slovenian President Janez Drnovsek stated on occasion of the death of President Trajkovski.
Drnovsek, who ends his visit to Finland Thursday, emphasized that Trajkovski's role in Macedonia was very significant especially during the conflict, when the state was at the brink of a civil war.
Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel stated that Trajkovski, whom he met several days ago, was "the strongest element of stability in Macedonia", stressing that this loss will be strongly felt.
Furthermore, Rupel expressed hope that Macedonia will hold its elections without any difficulties, and that the President's death will not cause great consequences.

REACTIONS OF AUSTRIAN AND GERMAN TOP OFFICIALS ON TRAJKOVSKI'S DEATH

The Austrian and German Foreign Minister Benita Ferrero-Waldner and Joschka Fischer expressed regret due to the death of President Boris Trajkovski, whose plane crashed near Mostar Thursday.
The Austrian Foreign Minister estimated that Trajkovski was, "the guarantee of the stability of his country, and in the wider region".
"He was the architect of the Ohrid Agreement, which ended the military conflict in Macedonia in 2001. Since, Trajkovski pledged for reconciliation between the two largest ethnic communities", Waldner stressed, adding that Trajkovski was the President of all Macedonians, regardless of their ethnic origin and religion.
She expressed hope that his death will not lead to the destabilization of Macedonia. "I hope that the Government and the elected representatives will continue on Trajkovski's road and will work on preservation of the country's stability. The extremist forces should not use this tragic accident for their own goals. EU must stand behind the democratic institutions in Macedonia in this difficult stage", Waldner said.
In the letter sent to Boris Trajkovski's wife Vilma, German President Johannes Rau stated that a "great statesman" left us, who was Rau's friend, "tied by the joint Christian religion".
"The fact that Macedonia's population lives peacefully and the country in on the road to Europe is his merit", Rau says.
In the letter sent to Macedonian Foreign Minister Ilinka Mitreva, her German counterpart Joschka Fischer states, "Trajkovski is merited for the strengthening of the internal peace and democratic institutions in Macedonia".
"Trajkovski wanted an open multiethnic society. His work was an example for the Macedonian citizens, but also for the entire region", Fischer stated.

REACTIONS OF HOLKERI, SCHEFFER AND KWASNIEWSKI ON DEATH OF PRESIDENT TRAJKOVSKI

UNMIK Head Harri Holkeri expressed regret on occasion of the death of Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski and expressed his deepest condolences to his family.
"We are praying for the family of President Trajkovski and for Macedonia to find strength to overcome this difficult period", Holkeri stressed.
NATO Secretary General Jaap De Hoop Scheffer expressed regret due to Trajkovski's death, emphasizing, "he showed skill for leadership, when he managed to preserve the unity in Macedonia at the moment when it was in danger".
Scheffer paid his respects to, "the brave statesman who fought for the democratic values in his country" and its accession to EU and NATO.
Polish President Alexander Kwasniewski also expressed his regret on Trajkovski's death.
"My very good friend and a remarkable partner in the review of Balkan and European problems has passed away. I would like to extend my gratitude for everything Boris Trajkovski did for the stability of Europe and the Balkans", Kwasniewski said, adding, "his death will not cause tension in the region".

REACTION OF GEORGE ROBERTSON ON DEATH OF PRESIDENT TRAJKOVSKI

"This is a real tragedy for Macedonia and Europe", the announcement from former NATO Secretary General George Robertson reads on occasion of death of President Boris Trajkovski.
"I bid my farewell to the brave statesman that fought for the democratic values in his country and Macedonia's accession to the Euro-Atlantic institutions, including NATO", Robertson stated in the announcement.

REACTION OF PM OF FEDERATION BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA ON TRAJKOVSKI'S DEATH

On occasion of the death of Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski and the delegation members, Prime Minister of Federation Bosnia and Herzegovina Ahmet Haxhipasik sent a note of condolences to the families of the victims, to the highest state bodies and to the Macedonian citizens.
"We were deeply shook by the news on the death of President Trajkovski and his collaborators. Death caught them at the moment when they came to build new bridges of cooperation between Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, thus strengthening the friendship between the peoples of both countries. That is why the death of Boris Trajkovski and the delegation members is not only a loss for Macedonia, but also for Bosnia and Herzegovina", Haxhipasik stated.

REACTION OF MONTENEGRIN PRESIDENT ON DEATH OF PRESIDENT TRAJKOVSKI

Montenegrin President Filip Vujanovik sent a letter of condolences to Macedonian Prime Minister Branko Crvenkovski on occasion of the death of President Boris Trajkovski.
"Montenegro highly respected your President. Montenegro will treasure the memory of Boris Trajkovski and his cooperation and contribution in the strengthening of the Montenegrin-Macedonian cooperation", Vujanovik states in the telegram.

SKOPJE MAYOR SENDS NOTE OF CONDOLENCES ON DEATH OF PRESIDENT TRAJKOVSKI

On behalf of all Skopje citizens and on his behalf, Mayor Risto Penov sent notes of condolences to the family of President Trajkovski and to the families of the delegation members.
"We received the news on the tragic accident of President Trajkovski and the Macedonian delegation members with deep sorrow. This is a huge tragedy and a serious loss for our state", the announcement from the Mayor's Cabinet reads.

REACTION OF TURKISH FM ON DEATH OF PRESIDENT TRAJKOVSKI

I received the news of the tragic death of President Boris Trajkovski with deep regret, reads the note of condolences from the Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul, sent to his Macedonian counterpart Ilinka Mitreva.
"Trajkovski's contribution for the peace and stability in Macedonia and the Balkans will be forever remembered", message of Turkish Foreign Minister Gul says.

REACTION OF OCSE ON DEATH OF PRESIDENT TRAJKOVSKI

"On behalf of all OSCE member-countries, I would like to express my regret on the tragic death of Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski, and send my deepest condolences to the families of the victims and the Macedonian citizens", Chairman of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), Bulgarian Foreign Minister Solomon Passy stated.
OSCE Chairman emphasized that President Trajkovski was, "the key figure that contributed in the return of the feeling of unity among different ethnic groups in Macedonia'.

REACTION OF KOSOVO PRESIDENT ON DEATH OF PRESIDENT TRAJKOVSKI

On occasion of the tragic death of Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski, Kosovo President Ibrahim Rugova sent a note of condolences to Parliament Speaker Ljupco Jordanovski.

"On occasion of the tragic death of President Trajkovski and his collaborators, I extend my deepest condolences on behalf of all Kosovo citizens. We highly appreciate the contribution of President Trajkovski for the development, prosperity and democracy, for the good of all Macedonian citizens", reads the message from Kosovo President Ibrahim Rugova.

REACTION OF FRENCH PRESIDENT CHIRAC ON DEATH OF PRESIDENT TRAJKOVSKI

French President Jacques Chirac sent a telegram of condolences to Parliament Speaker Ljupco Jordanovski on occasion of the death of Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski.
Chirac stresses that President Trajkovski was, "a deciding creator of the policy of Macedonia's accession to the European Union".
Furthermore, the French President emphasized his personal and the French support in general to Macedonia.

COLIN POWELL: TRAJKOVSKI WAS USA'S FRIEND

On behalf of the US Administration, State Secretary Colin Powell extended his condolences to the Macedonian authorities on occasion of the tragic death of Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski, emphasizing that he was "a great friend of USA".
"We can be proud of what we have achieved in Macedonia, especially with President Trajkovski", Powell stated in Washington, calling the Macedonian President his personal friend.

REACTION OF MONTENEGRIN PRIME MINISTER ON DEATH OF PRESIDENT TRAJKOVSKI

Montenegrin Prime Minister Milo Gjukanovik estimated that the death of Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski is a huge loss for Macedonia, but also for the region.
Gjukanovik said that he received the news on Trajkovski's death with great pain.
Montenegrin President Filip Vujanovik, Parliament Speaker Ranko Krivokapik, and Foreign Minister Dragisa Burzan also sent notes of condolences on death of Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski.

REACTIONS FROM CZECH PRESIDENT AND DUTCH PM ON DEATH OF PRESIDENT TRAJKOVSKI

Czech President Vaclav Klaus sent a note of condolences to the Macedonian people and his last goodbye to the tragically killed Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski , whom he called, "a significant person that contributed in the solution of the complex problems on the Balkans".
"I am convinced that your country will get over this difficult moment and continue the work of President Trajkovski on the road towards democracy, progress and good relations with all countries in the region", President Klaus stated in the note sent to the wife of the late President and to the Parliament Speaker Ljupco Jordanovski.
In a letter of condolences to the Trajkovski family and the Macedonian Government, Dutch Prime Minister Peter Jan Peter Balkenende expressed his shock from Thursday's tragic event. He should have met President Trajkovski on March 22 in The Hague.

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CANADIAN FOREIGN MINISTER EXPRESSED CONDOLENCES ON DEATH OF MACEDONIAN PRESIDENT

"Canadians are saddened to learn of President Trajkovski's untimely death. He was a progressive leader and a champion of peace and tolerance in Macedonia," Canadian Foreign Ministry announced.
Foreign Affairs Minister Bill Graham extended condolences to the people of Macedonia and the family of President Boris Trajkovski on their tragic loss.
"He played an important role in brokering the Ohrid Framework Agreement, bringing an end to the violent conflict of 2001 in Macedonia. He was a keen advocate of inter-ethnic reconciliation and regional co-operation," he said.
"President Trajkovski was a supporter of Macedonia's transatlantic future and will be greatly missed on the international political stage.
"The heartfelt sympathy of Canadians goes out to the Macedonian community in Canada, to President Trajkovski's family and to all of the citizens of Macedonia." reads the letter of condolences by the Canadian Foreign Minister.

LETTER OF CONDOLENCES BY UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT AND FOREIGN MINISTER

President of Ukraine Leonid Kuchma sent a telegram of condolence to Chairman of the Macedonia Parliament Ljubco Jordanovski in connection with the tragic death of Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski.
"I was deeply saddened to learn that the outstanding statesman, far-sighted political figure, wise leader, my personal friend - President of Macedonia Boris Trajkovski - had tragically died in an air crash. The person who made a great contribution to the peace-keeping process in the Balkans passed away.
It was thanks to his efforts and well-thought-out policies that Macedonia was able to avert the tragedy of a civil war, avoid long-lasting inter-ethnic counteraction, get recognised by the international community and is now heading towards united Europe. Our repeated meetings at various international events demonstrated how close our opinions and views were, which promoted the development of the Ukrainian - Macedonian relations and our states' co-operation.
The people of Ukraine share the feeling of deep sadness over the Macedonian President's early death, which echoed in every heart with pain. We will always remember Boris Trajkovski as a genuine patriot of his Fatherland, a tactful, respected, intelligent person and a great friend of Ukraine".

The Head of the Ukrainian State conveyed sincere condolences to Boris Trajkovski's family and friends, to all the Macedonian people in connection with the bitter and irremediable loss.
Also Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Kostyantyn Gryshchenko sent letter of condolences to Minister Mitreva, which reads "It is difficult to understand that influential politician has died who was respected by everyone."

VMRO DPMNE SENDS CONDOLENCES ON DEATH OF PRESIDENT TRAJKOVSKI

On occasion of the tragic event for the Republic of Macedonia, which claimed the lives of President Boris Trajkovski, the Macedonian delegation and the crewmembers, VMRO-DPMNE sent a letter of condolences to the family of the President, the families of the Macedonian delegation and the two pilots.

DA EXTENDS CONDOLENCES ON DEATH OF PRESIDENT TRAJKOVSKI

The Democratic Alternative (DA) is deeply shocked by the news of the tragic accident, which claimed the lives of President Trajkovski, along with the delegation, his personal bodyguards and the crewmembers, the party announcement reads.
"His name and actions will undoubtedly leave a mark in Macedonia's history", DA stresses in its announcement.

DEFENSE MINISTER BUCKOVSKI SENDS CONDOLENCES

"On behalf of the Defense Ministry, members of the Macedonian Army and myself, I express my condolences and regret on the great loss of the President and Supreme Commander Boris Trajkovski", reads the letter of condolences of Defense Minister Vlado Buckovski to the families of Trajkovski and his delegation.
"The tragedy deeply shocked the Macedonian defense. The Macedonian Army lost its Supreme Commander, who largely contributed in the development of a modern and efficient army. His efforts marked one part of the path of the Republic of Macedonia towards NATO", the telegram states.
A book of mourning has been opened in the Defense Ministry and the Army General Staff, as well as in all army barracks throughout the country.

COMMITTEE ON RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES SENDS CONDOLENCES

We received the news of the plane crash, which claimed the life of President Boris Trajkovski, with great sorrow and pain, reads the note of condolences from the Committee for Relations with Religious Communities to the President's Cabinet, the Evangelistic- Methodist Church in Macedonia and Trajkovski's family.
"President Trajkovski always showed interest for the religious differences and worked on the strengthening of inter-religious cooperation, tolerance and understanding, as well as inter-religious co-existence in Macedonia", the note states.

CONDOLENCES FROM BAPTIST CHURCH ON DEATH OF PRESIDENT TRAJKOVSKI

Christian Baptist Church "God's Voice" expresses its great regret on the tragic and premature death of Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski.
"Macedonia lost a statesman, who gave a great contribution for peaceful and stabile leading of our country in the period of great temptations in the last few years", the message reads.

PARLIAMENT VICE-SPEAKERS SEND CONDOLENCES ON DEATH OF PRESIDENT TRAJKOVSKI

"There is no consolation for the personal pain, but you should be proud of having such a husband and a father, who we will remember as a good and honest man, but also as patriot, who exercised huge efforts in bringing Macedonia closer to EU and NATO", Parliament Vice-Speaker Liljana Popovska states in the note of condolences sent to Trajkovski's family. Parliament Vice-Speaker Hisni Shakiri also sent a telegram to President Trajkovski's wife and children.
Both officials sent notes of condolences to the families of the delegation members and the pilots.

GEORGE BUSH'S STATEMENT ON DEATH OF PRESIDENT TRAJKOVSKI

On behalf of the American people, I express my deepest condolences to the family of President Boris Trajkovski and the Macedonian people, US President George Bush says in the statement on occasion of Trajkovski's death.
"Laura and I mourn for the death of Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski, a respected leader and friend of USA", Bush emphasizes in the statement.
"USA strongly supports the vision of President Trajkovski for multiethnic democratic Macedonia, peaceful within and in peace with its neighbors on the road to its accession in the transatlantic community", US President George Bush says.

JORDANOVSKI AND MITREVA VISIT VILMA TRAJKOVSKA

Macedonian Parliament Speaker Ljupco Jordanovski and Foreign Minister Ilinka Mitreva Friday visited Vilma Trajkovska, the wife of killed Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski.
Jordanovski and Mitreva extended condolences to Trajkovska and the family.

PRESIDENT TRAKOVSKI WAS BALKAN LEADER, MCMS SAYS

Macedonian Center for International Cooperation (MCMS) extends condolences for the tragic death of Boris Trajkovski, the President of the Republic of Macedonia, his associates and the flight crewmembers.
"It is a huge lost for his family, Macedonian people and the region. Boris Trajkovski was opened for cooperation and gave active support to the civic sector. His contributions in stimulation of the interethnic dialogue in 1996, 2001 and 2002, his support to the humanitarian aid in 1999 and 2001, his support to the people with special needs and the award Volcano 2003, as well as many more supports will be always remembered" MCMS press release reads.

ALI AHMETI EXTENDS CONDOLENCES TO VILMA TRAJKOVSKA AND LJUPCO JORDANOVSKI

DUI leader Ali Ahmeti Saturday extended condolences to the wife of President Boris Trajkovski, Vilma Trajkovska and Parliament Speaker Ljupco Jordanovski.
"With a broken heart and sorrow in my soul I am writing to you in these sad moments for all of us. You and your children lost a husbund and father, but we lost our President. Your family tragedy is ours, because President Trajkovski was a man to whom we trusted, appreciated and respected as a President of us, the citizens of Macedonia," Ahmeti says in his letter to Vilma Trajkovska.
"The tragic death of President Trajkovski deeply shocked us. It is a huge lost for all of us, but I am convinced that we will strengthen the trust on the way, which was led by him - a way to Macedonia's integration into the European family," Ahmeti says in his letter to Jordanovski, extending condolences to the families of other delegation's members and the pilots.

NOTES OF CONDOLENCES ON OCCASSION OF PRESIDENT TRAJKOVSKI'S DEATH SEND TO MACEDONIAN EMBASSY IN LONDON

Heads of the missions of Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia and Montenegro Saturday visited Macedonian Embassy to London and extended condolences on the occasion of President Boris Trajkovski's death.
Notes of condolences on the occasion of President's tragic death sent Lord Griffits, Head of the Methodists churches in the regions of York and Hill in England, Steward Bridges, as well as the first British Ambassador to Macedonia Tony Milson.
A Book of Mourning was opened Saturday in the Macedonian Embassy to London.

IVANOV SENDS NOTE OF CONDOLENCES TO MITREVA

Russian Foreign Minister Saturday sent a note of condolences on the occasion of Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski's death to his Macedonian counterpart Ilinka Mitreva.
"The death of President Trajkovski and the people who were with him is a serious lost for your country. He performed an important role in strengthening of the stability and security not only for Macedonia, but also for the Balkan in general. He was respected in Russia due to his contribution in strengthening and development of the friendly Russian-Macedonian relation," Ivanov says in his note.