SOFIA – The Presidents of the Republic of North Macedonia (RNM) Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova and of Bulgaria Rumen Radev met and talked on the presidential establishment in Sofia. This was Siljanovska’s first go to to Bulgaria after assuming workplace as head of state on Might 12 this yr. Her go to is unofficial and is on the event of the efficiency of the Nationwide Opera and Ballet of the RNM, which offered Giuseppe Verdi’s opera “Nabucco” in Sofia.
After the assembly with Rumen Radev, which lasted two hours and was not coated by the media, Siljanovska stated she had invited the Bulgarian president to go to Skopje, however they didn’t focus on a date for the go to. She added that they talked in a nice environment that may bear fruit.
We united on a very powerful – European integration, the Copenhagen standards, the regional strategy to fixing issues, that we’ll search options collectively, with out anybody feeling deprived or offended, or forgotten, stated President Siljanovska. We each signify the nationwide pursuits of our international locations, however it’s also a proven fact that dialogue is the important thing answer, she added.
Bulgaria expects the expressed want for dialogue and understanding from President Gordana Siljanovska to show right into a constant coverage of the federal government of the Republic of North Macedonia, acknowledged President Radev.
Bulgaria has all the time been open to dialogue with the RNM and I anticipate it not solely to contribute to bilateral cultural rapprochement and financial cooperation but additionally to realize a decision of the excellent points in our relationships. They should be resolved on the idea of the Treaty of Friendship, Good Neighborliness, and Cooperation, the signed protocols to it, and the conclusions of the European Council from the summer season of 2022, adopted with the unanimity of all EU member states and with the consent of the RNM, Radev emphasised.
Rumen Radev referred to as for way more lively joint efforts by Bulgaria and the RNM to construct Transport Hall 8, which is essential for connectivity and safety in Southeast Europe, will enhance enterprise and tourism situations, and can encourage regional funding.
A safety hall is being labored on. The federal government understands the undertaking, so there isn’t a cause to hurt NATO, President Siljanovska instructed journalists.
She was accompanied by the Ministers of Tradition of the RNM, Zoran Ljotakov, and of Overseas Affairs, Timcho Mutsunski, on the efficiency of the Nationwide Opera and Ballet of the Republic of North Macedonia on the Sofia Opera and Ballet.
Earlier this yr, Siljanovska attended the Might Opera Evenings in Skopje to look at the efficiency of “Die Walküre” by the Sofia Opera and Ballet. She famous the significance and energy of cultural diplomacy as an inseparable a part of worldwide exercise.
After being elected as head of state, Siljanovska visited Italy, Germany, Switzerland, and Serbia. Her journey to Bulgaria comes in opposition to the backdrop of debates in her nation on whether or not and when to satisfy the necessities for the continuation of EU accession negotiations. One of many EU’s situations is for the RNM to amend the structure to incorporate Bulgarians as a constitutive individuals. (13.09.2024)
