Gjorgje Ivanov is VMRO-DPMNE’s candidate for president of the state. Ivanov won the votes of 1,016 VMRO-DPMNE delegates at the party convention on Sunday, while his opponent Todor Petrov won 91 votes.

“I can see that something is changing in this country. This indicates that hope, faith, and optimism are entering the arena. Thus, we will need harmony and unification in the times that are coming, as well as a president who will unite us,” Ivanov stated in his first address as presidential candidate, expressing gratitude to the VMRO-DPMNE delegates for their great support and trust in him. He stressed that his campaign would be just like him – sincere and fair.

SDSM is expected to select its presidential candidate at the party convention that will be held on Monday evening.