Skopje, 7 October 2024 (MIA) - Minister of European Affairs Orhan Murtezani met Monday with new Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain, Rafael Soriano Ortiz, to reaffirm friendly bilateral ties and address issues for strengthening cooperation.

According to the Ministry of European Affairs press release, interlocutors underlined the importance of close cooperation in key areas of mutual interest.

"Talks focused on Spain's continuous support for our efforts for a breakthrough on the European path. Minister Murtezani expressed gratitude for Spain's support so far for North Macedonia's European integration, highlighting the importance of such partnerships for the country's progress," the press release reads.

Interlocutors also discussed bilateral cooperation, where Murtezani and Soriano Ortiz stressed “the need to further develop relations in areas such as: public administration reforms, good governance, and rule of law.”

Special emphasis was placed on opportunities for strengthening cooperation in sectors aligned with North Macedonia's reform agenda and EU-related objectives.

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