By winning over 55 parliamentary seats, VMRO-DPMNE and the coalition 'For Better Macedonia', namely the reforms scored a victory at these elections, party leader Nikola Gruevski said early Monday at a press conference.

This victory bears special significance as it has been scored in a period of global economic crisis, Gruevski said, expressing satisfaction that the election process was fair and democratic for which credit should be given to all citizens of Macedonia.

"Today we have celebrated the democracy in Macedonia. I congratulate to all citizens of Macedonia for this huge success, as well as to all political parties. I am pleased to announce that according to results that have arrived thus far VMRO-DPMNE and the coalition 'For Better Macedonia' are the winner of these elections," Gruevski said.

This victory bears greater responsibility than previous ones and we shall do our best to keep the promises, incorporated in the party program, he said.

"Starting form tomorrow we resume our obligation to do our best and help the citizens of Macedonia no matter who they voted for," Gruevski said.

At these elections, the citizens of Macedonia have recognized the new standards of politics - those of young, honest and politicians who bring concrete results - standards set by VMRO-DPMNE, Gruevski said.