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UMD Celebrates Macedonian Independence Day PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 08 September 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 8, 2008 - Today, the United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD) celebrates the Republic of Macedonia's Independence Day.

Seventeen years ago, on September 8, 1991, the people of the Republic of Macedonia declared their independence from Yugoslavia and fulfilled the longstanding dream of a free and independent Macedonian state.  UMD honors all those who worked for the establishment of the Republic of Macedonia and who are working to insure its future progress and prosperity.

The Republic of Macedonia's transition from a constituent republic of a failed communist state to a modern European democracy devoted to the rule of law, individual liberty, civil rights for all citizens, and free-markets in less than seventeen years is remarkable.  Today, Macedonia serves as an example for all of its neighbors in such arenas and as an example of a Balkan nation that promotes regional peace and stability by sincerely pursuing good and neighborly relations with all of its neighbors. 

While Macedonia and its people face many challenges, UMD is confident in the ability of Macedonia's people to meet such challenges.  UMD shall continue supporting Macedonia as it expands its role a source of freedom and stability and looks forward to the day when Macedonia takes its well-deserved place within both NATO and the EU.

Today, UMD honors those who established the Republic of Macedonia as a free and independent nation, remembers those Macedonians who long dreamt of, but never saw, an independent Macedonian state, and celebrates Macedonia's independence and freedom.  UMD calls on all Macedonians around the world to do the same.

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Founded in 2004, United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD) is an international non-governmental organization addressing the interests and needs of Macedonians and Macedonian communities throughout the world.
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