Skopje, 14 November 2024 (MIA) - Commenting on the meeting between President Gordana Siljanovska Davkova and her Bulgarian counterpart Rumen Radev, which took place in Baku on Wednesday, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said he expects good neighborly relations and continuing the country's process in a dignified way by the end of the year. 

"We are trying to build bridges with all neighbors. I don't know what the vocabulary of the meeting was, I know that the meeting was held in a friendly and constructive atmosphere. Our arguments are relentless. I received information that those arguments were presented at the meeting. What we tell our strategic partners has been presented to Radev and I expect that we will really be good neighbors, this is really a two-way street, and that by the end of this year we will be able to continue our process in a dignified way," Mickoski said in response to a reporter's question after Thursday's business forum "Dialogue Between the Business Sector and the Government," organized by the Macedonia Türkiye Chamber of Commerce (MATTO). 

President Gordana Siljanovska Davkova met with Bulgarian President Rumen Radev during the COP29 Climate Change Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Wednesday. According to the President’s Office, the one-hour talks, held in a constructive atmosphere, focused on improving Macedonian – Bulgarian relations, overcoming unresolved issues between the two countries and exploring opportunities for deepening and enhancing bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

Siljanovska Davkova highlighted that relations should be built on mutual respect, support, and active cooperation, which will foster trust and friendship between the two peoples. 

Bulgarian President Radev emphasized the need for a swift resolution of unresolved issues, as well as the importance of establishing strong relations in all areas of mutual interest to ensure better mutual understanding. 

They also agreed to organize official visits during which they will define the efforts to improve overall cooperation between the two countries, reads the press release of the President’s Office. nn/sk/

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