Skopje, 31 October 2024 (MIA) - Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski stated during Q&A session in Parliament on Thursday that the current government does not divide citizens along ethnic lines, emphasizing that it works for all. He highlighted that projects are being allocated for Shtip, Kochani, and Veles, as well as for Tetovo, Gostivar, Arachinovo, Lipkovo, Zhelino, Vrapchishte, and Bogovinje. These projects aim to address the real needs of citizens, including improvements to water supply, roads, sewage systems, and schools.

He underscored the need to address real issues, including how to carry out economic reforms in Tetovo, Strumica, Shtip, Bitola and Prilep, to enhance capacity of Tetovo University and Mother Teresa University, to construct Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering and Faculty of Physical Education, and to develop both Corridor 8 and Corridor 10.

“This is the essence of how this government functions. We can look or points that divide us, but the essence is to find what unite us and to work for the citizens, regardless of their ethnic, religious or political affiliation,” Mickoski said.

Responding to the accusation that the government lacks legitimacy and is worsening interethnic tensions, he said that it possesses legitimacy, backed by nearly two-thirds of the support.

"Democracy recognizes a parliamentary majority, and this majority holds almost two-thirds. To elect a government, 61 parliamentary votes are required. The European Commission's report also notes progress in interethnic relations,” he stated.

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