Boris Trajkovski quotes

Boris Trajkovski was a Macedonian statesman who served as the President of Macedonia. His leadership was marked by efforts to promote peace and interethnic reconciliation during a period of conflict. He is remembered for his dedication to uniting and stabilizing his country. Here are 8 of his quotes:

The alternative to peace is war, which will expose everyone to mass casualties, misery and a loss of perspective for many years to come.

Boris Trajkovski

Our citizens will lose their confidence or trust in the values and principles of the international community, especially if our personal identity is denied.

Boris Trajkovski

I am considering two things on a daily basis: what is right to do and what is wrong to do in my role as President of my people. According to my conscience, I am trying to abide by the right. My vision is peace. My vision is prosperity.

Boris Trajkovski

While there continues to be differences, the important point is that all citizens and elected officials use democratic and legal avenues for solving those differences.

Boris Trajkovski

Never underestimate or mock peace.

Boris Trajkovski

I understand the protests, but not the shooting and the attempts to bring down the state. We cannot allow hatred to control our lives. We must remain unified to defeat this evil.

Boris Trajkovski

The Republic of Macedonia is being built on democratic ideals and values, not on ethnic groups. Those ideals and values include economic opportunities, language and educational opportunities, religious rights, and political processes.

Boris Trajkovski