German President: North Macedonia is part of the European family

Steinmeier and Pendarovski, who met in the capital Skopje, spoke at the joint press conference held after the meeting.

German President Steinmeier expressed his satisfaction with North Macedonia’s trustworthy partnership and its efforts towards Euro-Atlantic integration.

Steinmeier said: “North Macedonia is part of the European family. I am confident that your country will enrich the EU with its culture and language and will further increase the diversity of this community. North Macedonia will enrich the EU not only culturally but also in terms of foreign policy and security. Your country is 100 percent dependent on the EU’s foreign policy positions.” she said she.

Referring to the importance of ratifying the constitutional changes in the country, Steinmeier stressed that it is important for North Macedonia to continue with the reforms.

Steinmeier noted that North Macedonia is a reliable NATO partner and provides significant support for Ukraine.

Referring to relations between Kosovo and Serbia, Steinmeier said: “I can say that the normalization of relations between Serbia and Kosovo is of immediate interest to the entire EU.” he said.

“GERMANY IS ONE OF OUR CLOSEST ALLIANCES”

North Macedonia’s President Pendarovski declared that the visit of a German president to his country was the first visit in 15 years.

Pendarovski emphasized that the meeting took place in a friendly atmosphere and that his country is determined in the EU membership negotiations.

“We need the help of European democracies more than ever.” “The Federal Republic of Germany is one of our closest allies and most reliable partners,” Pendarovski said. he said.

Pendarovski said they also discussed the security situation in Europe during the meeting and pledged to increase military and security cooperation.

Referring to the trade relations between the two countries, Pendarovski added that Germany is the first trading partner of North Macedonia with more than 4 billion euros in business transactions per year, and that approximately 200 companies with German capital generate approximately 15 thousand jobs in your country. . (AA)