Skopje, 7 July 2021 (MIA) – The prospect of North Macedonia joining the NATO Enhanced Forward Presence in Latvia as part of Slovenia’s contingent was one of the topics discussed Wednesday in Riga by North Macedonia Defence Minister Radmila Shekerinska, Slovenian Defence Minister Matej Tonin and Montenegrin Defence Minister Olivera Injac. They were hosted by their Latvian counterpart Artis Pabriks during a working visit, said the Defence Ministry. “Being a dedicated NATO ally, North Macedonia fully supports its values and strongly believes in NATO’s pillar – collective defence and the commitment to guarantee peace and stability in the Euro-Atlantic,” Minister Shekerinska said during a tour of the Adazi military camp alongside her counterparts.   Shekerinska said that the presence of three ministers from the region in north Europe sends a powerful message of unity and solidarity in the Alliance, said the press release. The Army, she said, has been contributing to regional stability by being part of the KFOR mission in Kosovo, but there is preparedness to assume some responsibilities as part of the NATO Enhanced Forward Presence in Latvia together with Montenegro and Slovenia.   “The Balkan countries that are allies in NATO are excellent in cooperating in joint contingents. Not only the three countries but also NATO will have benefits from this joint presence,” the Minister stated. Shekerinska concluded that North Macedonia, Montenegro and Slovenia have excellent bilateral cooperation that paves the way for joint contribution to NATO Enhanced Forward Presence, said the press release.