Skopje, 1 October 2024 (MIA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Timcho Mucunski took part Tuesday at a conference of foreign ministers within the Berlin Process, on the invitation of German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock.

In his remarks, FM Mucunski thanked Germany for its commitment to the future of the Western Balkans in the European Union, noting that the Berlin Process is a platform that represents an integral part of EU's renewed pledge to the enlargement policy, reflecting the Union's strategic interest to integrate the region in its family, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade said in a press release.

Mucunski said the country must redouble its efforts to stimulate reforms and accelerate integration, so that citizens feel the benefits of EU membership during the accession process.

"In this regard, we need to utilize the Berlin Process framework in order to demonstrate the commitment of achieving sustainable development and closer ties of the Western Balkans with the European Union," said Mucunski.

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