Vatican and Rome to be Siljanovska Davkova's first official destination as President
Skopje, 19 May 2024 (MIA) - Vatican and Rome will be Gordana Siljanovska Davkova's first official destinations as President, where she will head the state-church delegation for the Ss.Cyril and Methodius observances, the President's Office has told MIA.
On May 23, President Siljanovska Davkova will have an audience with Pope Francis, followed by a meeting with the Secretary for Relations with States.
The celebration of the Pan-Slavic educators Cyril and Methodius will take place on May 24, including a visit to St. Cyril's grave the Basilica of St. Clement, followed by a visit to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, where President Siljanovska Davkova will lay a wreath at the plate with a Macedonian inscription.
During the visit to Rome, President Siljanovska Davkova will meet with Italian counterpart Sergio Mattarella.
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