"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
About this Quote
This quote by Boris Trajkovski speaks to the value of building a country on democratic perfects and worths, rather than on ethnic groups. He emphasizes the need for financial chances, language and educational chances, religious rights, and political procedures in order to create a strong and unified country. This quote highlights the value of developing a country that is based on principles of equality and justice, rather than on departments of ethnic culture. It is a tip that a country can only be strong and combined if it is constructed on a structure of shared values and principles. By highlighting the importance of these perfects and worths, Trajkovski is highlighting the significance of creating a nation that is based on principles of fairness and equality.
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