Meeting participants assessed that North Macedonia has a unique opportunity to make the crucial step forward in the European integration process and secure its European perspective, with the possibility of EU membership by 2030, the Government said in a press release, transmits MIA.
They also agreed that Union enlargement, especially in the current context, is not merely a technical procedure but a geopolitical priority of the EU.
Therefore, all political stakeholders in the country are expected to reaffirm their European orientation by giving their support in Parliament to the coming decisions, which are part of the Negotiating Framework of the Republic of North Macedonia with the European Union.
PM Kovachevski thanked the Weimar Triangle ministers for their enormous support to the Euro-integration process and their encouragement extended to all parliamentary parties to work on building an interparty consensus for the next step in the negotiating process.
Kovachevski highlighted the support provided by France, Germany and Poland, the three engines of enlargement among EU member-states, seen through the German Bundestag resolution that recognizes the Macedonian language, identity and culture, the enhanced French support at a European level, and the continued vocal support by Poland within the EU.
“Your support gives the much-needed credibility for the European perspective of North Macedonia, and your visit comes at a very important moment. The Government is focused on unity around the Euro-integration progress in the Parliament, which is essential for further promotion of European standards in the country. By adding other ethnic communities in the Constitution, we are sending an important message to the region and Europe – that we belong to the EU,” said Kovachevski.
