Skopje – The Minister for European Affairs, Orhan Murtezani, in the present day in Helsinki, through the working go to, additionally met with the Finnish Overseas Minister, Elina Valtonen, which represented a possibility to deepen the dialogue on the European way forward for the nation and the area and to strengthen Finland’s position as an in depth companion on this course of, based on the Ministry.
The pleasant bilateral relations, characterised by partnership and mutual assist, had been reaffirmed on the assembly. Minister Murtezani welcomed Finland’s constant position and assist as a part of the casual group within the EU Council “Associates of North Macedonia,” which actively promotes cooperation between the nations of the Western Balkans and the European Union.
Murtezani identified that the mixing of North Macedonia into the European Union isn’t solely a nationwide precedence but additionally a political strategic objective that sends a message of hope for the whole area.
On this regard, he emphasised the necessity for a predictable and credible accession course of that may encourage candidate nations in implementing reform agendas. The ministers agreed that the Union isn’t a objective in itself however a mechanism for creating widespread prosperity, stability, and democratic values. It was emphasised within the talks that enlargement is a key instrument for strengthening the geopolitical relevance of the Union and for sustaining residents’ belief within the area within the European perspective. (November 22)
