Skopje, 16 November 2022 (MIA) - North Macedonia has its place in the EU and should conclude its European path fully. The country has made a major breakthrough and it should keep on making efforts. It's not always easy, but these efforts are important to strengthen the rule of law as well, State Secretary at France's Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, Laurence Boone told a news conference after her meeting Wednesday in Skopje with Prime Minister Dimitar Kovachevski. The French diplomat sent three messages - the first message concerns friendship between the two countries, North Macedonia and France; the second is a message of encouragement as regards full-fledged integration; and the third message involves joint constant engagement aimed at enhancing the dialogue regarding all topics especially as part of the European Political Community and at strengthening economic relations. According to Boone, Frontex has confirmed that Macedonian will become official language in the EU once the country joins the bloc. Speaking at the press conference, the state secretary said France wants to turn a new page with North Macedonia and to enhance overall relations. Boone said her visit aims at highlighting Skopje's commitment to EU accession. We, she stated, worked hard to open the European perspectives because North Macedonia deserves it and it has its place in the European Union and we want to stay with you in the next stages leading up to the final goal. Also, Boone commended North Macedonia on establishing and fostering coexistence among the different communities, normalizing its relations with the neighbors and for its efforts on the EU path. "It's fair to say you have done a lot to transfer the European into national legislation." Skopje is Boone's second stop after Tirana. Here, she will also meet with President Stevo Pendarovski and with members of the National EU Integration Council. https://youtu.be/bDrIoY9T33w