Skopje, 26 April 2023 (MIA) – The bilateral relations between North Macedonia and Kosovo are friendly and constructive, with regular and open dialogue, and no open disputes, concluded Prime Minister Dimitar Kovachevski and the President of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani Sadriu at a meeting Wednesday.

In a press release, the Government said Kovachevski and Osmani Sadriu spoke about additional steps to boost cooperation and strengthen the friendship between the citizens of the two countries.

Prime Minister Kovachevski congratulated the President on the approval of visa liberalization for Kosovo, and stated that North Macedonia will continue to actively support Pristina’s Euro-Atlantic aspirations and the country’s membership in regional and international organizations.

“With the goal of deepening cooperation, Kovachevski and Osmani Sadriu expressed readiness to hold a second joint session of the governments of the two countries, where they are expected to sign new bilateral agreements in several areas,” said the press release.

Kovachevski expressed satisfaction with the fact that Kosovo is a significant trade partner for North Macedonia and readiness to increase economic cooperation in both directions.

Touching upon the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue, PM Kovachevski stressed that North Macedonia supports the European Union’s efforts in the process and encourages both sides to hold productive dialogue aimed at increasing trust.

Before the meeting, PM Kovachevski watched Osmani Sadriu’s address to the Macedonian Parliament.