The Government of the Republic of Kosovo in its full composition has arrived today in Skopje, led by Prime Minister Albin Kurti, on the occasion of the joint intergovernmental session. Prime Minister Zoran Zaev welcomed his counterpart Albin Kurti on the plateau in front of the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia, where, in presence of the members of both governments, a welcoming ceremony was held with the highest military-state honors.

Prime Minister Zaev with Kosovo counterpart Kurti before the start of the joint session

The Prime Ministers of the two countries then withdrew to a tete-a-tete meeting in the Cabinet of Prime Minister Zoran Zaev, whereas the ministers held several bilateral meetings until the start of the joint sessions.

At the joint session that will follow, among else, agreements and memorandums will be signed for infrastructure connectivity of the two countries for facilitation and promotion of economic cooperation and communication, as well as other memorandums and programs that include cooperation on cross-border projects with the support of EU IPA programs, cooperation in the field of energy, as well as in the area of tourism, culture and promotion of joint initiatives in innovation and technological development.

Prime Minister Zaev with Kosovo Prime Minister Kurti in the Government of North Macedonia

The joint session of the two governments comes as confirmation of the outstanding friendly relations between the Republic of North Macedonia and the Republic of Kosovo in the direction of promoting mutual interests of the two countries and sharing common commitments for more intensive regional cooperation.

The working part of the visit of the Government of the Republic of Kosovo to our country will end with a joint press conference of Prime Ministers Zoran Zaev and Albin Kurti.

Translation: N. Cvetkovska