In Skopje, the capital of Northern Macedonia, the European Union (EU) and Western Balkans leaders’ meeting began.
The meeting held in a hotel in Skopje, Marta Kos, member of the EU Commission, Northern Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurdi, Deputy Prime Minister in charge of Montenegro Foreign Affairs and European Affairs Filip Ivanovic, Bosnia and Herzegovina President Borjana Kristo joined.
In his speech at the opening of the meeting, Mickoski said, “Our power is to strengthen our neighbors and relations with the EU, the opening of new markets, new job opportunities, new friendships, the abolition of obstacles to trade, improving the infrastructure and increasing investments.” he said.
Emphasizing that it was the first country in the Western Balkans to complete the preliminary financing agreement within the scope of Northern Macedonia’s growth plan, Mickoski said that this is a reflection of trust in the country’s commitment, commitment, law and economic modernization.
“We all have a common future and we need to work together as a partners, as a partners, as a partners to ensure stability with the Union. Together, we can build a strong, connected, prosperous, inclusive and European region.” evaluated.
“For the first time in European history, we can unite Europe if we can manage the expansion process correctly”
KOS, on the other hand, said that after the fire club fire in Koçani, Northern Macedonia in the last months, the EU Civil Protection Mechanism was immediately activated and organized the evacuation coordination by air and that the wounded were being treated in various hospitals in Europe.
Kos, “Europeans show solidarity to each other, cooperate in the fight against common challenges, this is the essence of everything we do with.” he said.
“For the first time in European history, we can unite Europe if we can manage the expansion process correctly. Europe cannot unite without Western Balkans.” Kos, who used his statements, congratulated Albania, who opened 3 chapters group in the last 6 months, and thanked Prime Minister Edi Rama for his contribution to the expansion process.
KOS, Montenegro on Friday with a new chapter closed, Bosnia and Herzegovina approved the agenda of the reform, Kosovo waiting for the new government, Serbia will make progress in the near future, he said.
Following the opening session held within the scope of the EU and Western Balkans Leaders Meeting, the leaders will participate in the family photo.
Northern Macedonia Prime Minister Mickoski and KOS will hold a joint press conference.
The meeting will continue with the second panel where special mechanisms and supports for the implementation of the Growth Plan will be discussed.
