Ivan Stoilkovikj

Title: 
Deputy President of the Government and Minister of Inter-Community Relations
Email: 
cabinet@moz.gov.mk
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Biography: 

Ivan Stoiljkovic is a prominent Serbian politician from Macedonia with years of parliamentary experience. He was born on February 15, 1962, in Kumanovo. Stoiljkovic is known for his contribution to the Serbian community in Macedonia.

Stoiljkovic completed his education at the "Goce Delchev" high school in Kumanovo and the Faculty of Law at the University "St. Cyril and Methodius" in Skopje, where he obtained the title of graduate lawyer.

His professional career began in 1986 at the Youth Council in Kumanovo, where he was president until 1990. Then, in 1992, he founded a construction company, working in this area until 2002.

Stoiljkovic is MP in the Parliament of the Republic of Macedonia from 2002 to 2024, where he actively participates in various committees and parliamentary groups.

Stoiljkovic has been the president of the Democratic Party of Serbs since 2001. His contribution to the Serbian community includes initiatives to commemorate Saint Sava's Day, erecting monuments, and plaques, as well as promoting Serbian culture and tradition in Macedonia.

His involvement has been rewarded with numerous awards, including the "Gold Badge" from the Cultural and Educational Community of Serbia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia, as well as the "Cross of Chief Djordje Stratimirovic" from the Shajka Development Center.

Ivan Stoiljkovic speaks Macedonian fluently, with a basic knowledge of English.