Deputy President of the Government of the Republic of Macedonia and in charge of European Affairs, Fatmir Besimi met with the Ambassador of the Netherlands, Wouter Plomp.
Besimi expressed his satisfaction with the cooperation with the Netherlands so far, which is expected to continue during the Dutch EU Presidency.
“During the conversation, it was pointed out that the process of accession to the European Union, and for Accession high-level dialogue, outstanding and immediate priorities such as freedom of expression and media, the judiciary, the fight against corruption and organized crime, inter-ethnic relations , public administration reform, good neighbourly relations, regional cooperation, increasing economic growth and employment were mentioned”, said a statement by the Deputy Prime Minister’s cabinet.
Besimi emphasized the role and position of Macedonia in the route that migrants use to travel, and the country’s commitment for partnership with the EU in dealing with the current migrant crisis.
At the end of the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Besimi and Ambassador Wouter Plomp said that the cooperation between Macedonia and the Netherlands will continue in the upcoming period, with strong support for the successful implementation of reforms.
