Skopje, 6 December 2023 (MIA) - I cannot imagine that a sane person or a politician could think about power, elections or terms amid this tragic period. Elections are scheduled for April and May next year and there will be enough time after New Year's to think about those things, said President Stevo Pendarovski late on Wednesday.

President Pendarovski was quizzed by reporters about his statement today on running for a second term, saying his thoughts are currently focused on the tragic event of the double murder.

"I was asked by your colleague if I am thinking about a second term. I said 'No' and I cannot even imagine that a sane person, a citizen or politician, could think about power, elections and terms amid these tragic period we are going through. The elections are scheduled for April and May of next year and there is enough time after New Year's to think about these things," said Pendarovski.

The clarification comes after the President briefly answered 'No' to a reporter's question earlier in the day whether he was thinking about running for a second presidential term at next year's elections.

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