Brussels, 23 May 2023 (MIA) – As part of his working visit to Belgium, President Stevo Pendarovski held a meeting Tuesday with the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Belgium, Alexander De Croo, during which they spoke about the bilateral relations, Macedonian Euro-integration, economic cooperation, as well as the political and economic conditions in Europe, said the President’s Office in a press release.

President Pendrovski welcomed the strengthening political dialogue between the two countries and assessed that the frequent exchanges of high level visits will additionally deepen the political trust and encourage economic development. Pendarovski and De Croo expressed satisfaction over the economic cooperation between the two countries and the increase of Belgian investments in North Macedonia.

The President thanked the Belgian Prime Minister for the constant support provided for the Macedonian Euro-integrations and the EU enlargement policy, as a process of strategic importance for the region. In that context, opinions and positions were exchanged over the upcoming Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU in the first half of 2024.

According to the press release, Pendarovski and De Croo also spoke about the stability and security of the European continent, highlighting the importance of the partnership within NATO for dealing with the geopolitical challenges that emerged as a result of the war in Ukraine.