President Gordana Siliashovska-Dakovska addressed the nation on the occasion of August 2nd, marking Ilinden, the Day of the Republic. The president emphasized the profound historical importance of this macedonian day, describing it as a significant symbol of the enduring struggle for freedom and national independence. During her remarks, she highlighted key milestones in the nation’s history.
Specifically, she noted that the republican idea for the Macedonian people originated in the Kruševo Republic on August 2, 1903. Furthermore, she referenced 1944, when the right of the Macedonian people to a sovereign national state was realized through the First Assembly of the NRSO, an assembly that also guaranteed the rights of minority groups. According to the president, Ilinden represents more than just a date; it embodies the initial spark of the Macedonian revolutionary movement.
She stated that this historical moment illuminates the path toward the ultimate objective of freedom. In her view, the significance of Ilinden lies in its representation of the core national goal—freedom—thereby cementing its role as a pivotal day in the country’s journey toward self-determination.
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